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VO57 EBJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,619 mi
Last recorded160,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 EBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 160,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 160,619 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 149,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 149,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,815 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 142,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 130,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,605 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 119,407 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,246 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,324 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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VO57 EBJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO57 EBJ, 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 VO57 EBJ registered?

VO57 EBJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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