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SW58 BSU

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

215,548 mi
Last recorded215,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 215,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 200,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 192,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 172,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 109,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,232 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,179 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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SW58 BSU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SW58 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

SW58 BSU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is SW58 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 BSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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