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BD08 EXT

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,844 mi
Last recorded108,844 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EXT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed child seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed child seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 107,132 miles

EML Light On

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML Light On

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,514 miles

engine management light on service light on

Fail 20 Nov 2023 105,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on service light on

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 103,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front abs cable insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,578 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,760 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 91,411 miles

chip in the windscreen

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2018 89,517 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,987 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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BD08 EXT is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD08 EXT, 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 BD08 EXT registered?

BD08 EXT is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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