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SP58 XER

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,537 mi
Last recorded196,537 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 XER
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 196,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 179,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 145,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 138,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 136,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 136,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 131,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 123,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,771 miles

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency met at 19%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 120 / 200

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40KgF (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os at calliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wiper blades slightly juddering

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

suspect oil leak

Fail 11 May 2017 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency met at 19%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 120 / 200

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40KgF (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os at calliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wiper blades slightly juddering

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

suspect oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,535 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,030 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,021 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,261 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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SP58 XER is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP58 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP58 XER registered?

SP58 XER is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SP58 XER shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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