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WU08 LWA

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,179 mi
Last recorded173,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 173,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 166,924 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 160,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 147,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 216,547 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 199,313 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 29 Dec 2015 199,313 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

play in steering arm inner joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 185,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 185,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 170,202 miles

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

nearside front brake showing signs of previously getting very hot

Pass 1 Feb 2013 147,825 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 147,825 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 133,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,488 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 108,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WU08 LWA is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WU08 LWA, 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 WU08 LWA registered?

WU08 LWA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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