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WR57 NBL

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 NBL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 158,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 157,560 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 154,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 144,502 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osr tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

few chip on front windscreen

slight oil

Fail 13 Nov 2019 144,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osr tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

few chip on front windscreen

slight oil

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,226 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracking in tread

front windscreen has chip x 2

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracking in tread

front windscreen has chip x 2

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,672 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,236 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 85,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades splitting on ends

high level brake light inop

lower engine stabaliser bushes worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 85,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

lower engine steady mounting split

nearside wiper split on outter end

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,094 miles

lower engine steady mounting split

Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,055 miles

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

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

lower engine steady mounting split

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,942 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 53,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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WR57 NBL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WR57 NBL, 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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WR57 NBL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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