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AB08 XMJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,380 mi
Last recorded173,380 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XMJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 173,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 152,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,871 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 151,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,468 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 147,463 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,137 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 128,137 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various stone chips on N/S of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,160 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear fog light lens missing but not effecting light

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear fog light lens missing but not effecting light

Pass 16 May 2012 71,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,092 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs worn, pitted and in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside rear tyre cut on out sidewall but not to cords and also worn slightly on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 54,091 miles

Nearside 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 discs worn and rear brake discs worn, pitted and in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside rear tyre cut on out sidewall but not to cords and also worn slightly on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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AB08 XMJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AB08 XMJ, 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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AB08 XMJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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