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SW58 BNJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

213,924 mi
Last recorded213,924 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 213,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 173,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,002 miles

Drivers seat cushion has slight play

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess OSR bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rack gaiter twisted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 168,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to remove (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat cushion has slight play

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess OSR bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rack gaiter twisted

Fail 7 Jan 2023 168,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position latch (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer cv boot small split

Nearside reverse lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack gaiter twisted

Rear bumper insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2021 161,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,839 miles

Body damage to Nearside rear panel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Reverse light lens broken

Spare wheel carrier and fixings corroded,spare wheel still secure

Fail 2 Dec 2020 153,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body damage to Nearside rear panel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Reverse light lens broken

Spare wheel carrier and fixings corroded,spare wheel still secure

Fail 9 Nov 2020 153,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage to nearside rear panel

Both front steering rack gaiters twisted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear reverse light lens broken

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

Offside front outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Spare wheel carrier and fixings corroded,spare wheel still secure

Pass 13 Nov 2019 146,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc backing plate corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 146,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc backing plate corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,122 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

Offside Rear Disc backing plate corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 137,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

Offside Rear Disc backing plate corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,287 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,003 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 107,003 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2011 50,352 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SW58 BNJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SW58 BNJ, 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 SW58 BNJ registered?

SW58 BNJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SW58 BNJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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