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SW08 SEA

2014 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

354,470 mi
Last recorded354,470 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Trafic87,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 SEA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 354,470 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 354,468 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 334,053 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 334,053 miles

Brake cable damaged park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 304,335 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 304,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working with position lamps on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 280,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 251,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 220,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 220,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 203,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 181,579 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 181,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,743 miles

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Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,699 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 SEA is a 2014 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 87,512 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 SW08 SEA, 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 12 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW08 SEA registered?

SW08 SEA is a 2014 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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