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BT08 VBG

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

295,863 mi
Last recorded295,863 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 295,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 287,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 287,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 273,981 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 12 Nov 2022 273,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 5 Nov 2022 273,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 263,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 247,543 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 247,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 232,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 227,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 213,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 200,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

still has small amount of creep on brake pedal but rbt results satisfactory.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 200,504 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 189,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013
Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,630 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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BT08 VBG is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT08 VBG, 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 BT08 VBG registered?

BT08 VBG is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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