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BG08 KNU

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,221 mi
Last recorded179,221 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 179,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 179,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 177,884 miles

Nearside Damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 153,096 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2018 153,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 122,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,272 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 116,457 miles

Advise engine oil leak coming from turbo

Advise engine under tray is broken and insecure

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,457 miles

Advise engine oil leak coming from turbo

Advise engine under tray is broken and insecure

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,081 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 78,563 miles

vehicle fully laden at time of test

Fail 21 May 2012 78,563 miles

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

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)

vehicle fully laden at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,056 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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