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SW57 JXL

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,743 mi
Last recorded233,743 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 JXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 233,743 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 30 Dec 2015 200,007 miles

both rear discs corroded around edges

Fail 30 Dec 2015 200,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corroded around edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 165,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 165,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 129,802 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 129,802 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,944 miles

slight knock on steering on offside

Fail 21 Jan 2012 84,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,725 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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SW57 JXL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW57 JXL, 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 SW57 JXL registered?

SW57 JXL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is SW57 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 JXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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