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BG08 HJU

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,416 mi
Last recorded187,416 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HJU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 187,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 182,649 miles

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

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

couple off chips in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 182,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 168,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 162,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 162,533 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 152,950 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 149,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 145,352 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 145,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2014 129,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 113,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 102,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 102,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2011 86,981 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 86,981 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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BG08 HJU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG08 HJU, 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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BG08 HJU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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