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VU58 HGE

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

244,458 mi
Last recorded244,458 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HGE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 244,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 234,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 234,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 218,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 218,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 197,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 197,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 177,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 177,056 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 161,582 miles

Front brake discs heavy corrosion but not effecting performance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Loose on one side and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play End float (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 161,582 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake discs heavy corrosion but not effecting performance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Loose on one side and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play End float (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,594 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front worn on inner

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 153,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front worn on inner

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,745 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 137,740 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,610 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 127,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,654 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,174 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VU58 HGE is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VU58 HGE, 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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VU58 HGE is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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