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BG08 KRU

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 126,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 126,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,019 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken under brake test (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken under brake test (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front power steering noisy when on lock

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,780 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer bush slight play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer bush slight play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer bush slight play

Nearside Front Outer bush slight play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,959 miles

n/s rack arm slight free play

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rack arm slight free play

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,307 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,153 miles

possible coolant leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

possible coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,000 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 KRU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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