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YJ57 HWX

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 166,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens missing but still shows correct colour

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 26 Jun 2026 166,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens missing but still shows correct colour

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2025 155,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 148,682 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Undertray loose

Fail 17 May 2024 148,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Undertray loose

Pass 25 May 2023 145,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Undertray loose

Wipers poor

Fail 24 May 2023 145,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Undertray loose

Wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2022 136,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 136,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 126,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 117,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

tracking

Pass 10 May 2019 107,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 79,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 61,088 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 61,088 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,915 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,115 miles

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

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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YJ57 HWX is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJ57 HWX, 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 YJ57 HWX registered?

YJ57 HWX is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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