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WJ58 BYS

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,193 mi
Last recorded185,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 BYS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 185,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 182,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 175,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 175,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 165,786 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 165,783 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 165,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 165,704 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 154,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 142,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 142,390 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 126,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers going hard and smeary

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate rusted through

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2018 120,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 120,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 112,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch

Fail 8 May 2017 112,630 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hazard switch

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

hazard switch

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

hazard switch

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,458 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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WJ58 BYS is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WJ58 BYS, 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 WJ58 BYS registered?

WJ58 BYS is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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