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BD08 EYJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

164,078 mi
Last recorded164,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 164,078 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 161,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 161,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 158,201 miles

Both rear upper coil spring mountings slightly corroded.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but seals ok.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,261 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 152,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 148,134 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 148,134 miles

Brake cable damaged intermediate cable is frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

o/s & n/s rear brake cables are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 144,234 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

n/s washer jet not working but o/s providing enough.

Fail 14 Apr 2021 144,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

n/s washer jet not working but o/s providing enough.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,958 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Pretensioner not connected to SRS system.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 141,931 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Pretensioner not connected to SRS system.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,586 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 127,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 114,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,384 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,384 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

hand brake cables rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,738 miles

hand brake cables rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 27 May 2014 105,437 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 91,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 90,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EYJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EYJ, 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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BD08 EYJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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