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AB08 XHG

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 158,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 158,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 155,661 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,323 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bsuhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 152,302 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bsuhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 148,807 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 144,235 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 141,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 140,079 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess recommend replacement (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 x 16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,996 miles

both front lower ball joints have play

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,852 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

nearside rear outer brake pad low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,418 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear reverse light lense broken

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,837 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

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

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

Fail 19 Jul 2014 96,837 miles

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)

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,696 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 57,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,679 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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AB08 XHG is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AB08 XHG, 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 AB08 XHG registered?

AB08 XHG is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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