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AB08 XKV

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,535 mi
Last recorded261,535 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XKV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 261,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 248,980 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank strap damaged but not loose

Pass 23 Aug 2023 236,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 223,379 miles

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) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 223,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 210,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 210,315 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 200,098 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 198,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 198,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 196,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 194,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 194,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 188,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 173,261 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 157,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,635 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 XKV 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 78.9%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

AB08 XKV is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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