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SW08 FGJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,678 mi
Last recorded189,678 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 189,678 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 160,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,731 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 66,721 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,787 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 36,787 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,396 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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SW08 FGJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW08 FGJ, 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 SW08 FGJ registered?

SW08 FGJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SW08 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 FGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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