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BG08 PYH

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,067 mi
Last recorded180,067 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 PYH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 180,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and Nearside front lower fog lamps inoperative

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

Fail 30 May 2024 180,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside front lower fog lamps inoperative

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 166,011 miles

front offside and nearside lower fog/spot lights inoperative

Fail 30 May 2023 166,011 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

front offside and nearside lower fog/spot lights inoperative

Pass 28 May 2022 155,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear registration digits incorrectly spaced but still legible

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2022 155,946 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer rear anchorage point (out rigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer rear anchorage point (out rigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear registration digits incorrectly spaced but still legible

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2021 144,580 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 130,748 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 130,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking points(where steps are bolted to) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 124,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,312 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 25 Mar 2017 120,306 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 112,242 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,218 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 103,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,525 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 PYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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