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BJ08 KPU

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

260,667 mi
Last recorded260,667 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 260,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 260,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 215,543 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 215,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,308 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 168,308 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 143,545 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 143,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,778 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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BJ08 KPU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ08 KPU, 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 BJ08 KPU registered?

BJ08 KPU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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