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BG08 FVO

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FVO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 133,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 127,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,306 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 116,278 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,965 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,312 miles

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

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

oil residue engine area's

Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,248 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil residue engine area's

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,974 miles

internal headlamp aim adjuster altered then headlamp aim rechecked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake binding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,080 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG08 FVO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG08 FVO, 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 BG08 FVO registered?

BG08 FVO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BG08 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 FVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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