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BT08 VCU

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,013 mi
Last recorded187,013 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 187,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 179,785 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 179,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 166,442 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 166,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 157,381 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2018 157,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2017 149,035 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

hazzard light cover holed

Fail 10 May 2017 149,035 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

hazzard light cover holed

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,930 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,207 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,824 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 VCU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT08 VCU, 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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BT08 VCU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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