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BT08 VEP

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,249 mi
Last recorded203,249 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 203,249 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Nearside Slight play detected, suspect steering arm ball joint

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 203,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Nearside Slight play detected, suspect steering arm ball joint

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 193,527 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 191,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 191,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2017 174,850 miles

Front engine tie bar bush unbonded and worn

Offside Front top strut mounting some lift

Pass 8 Nov 2016 165,829 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 165,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 152,065 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 152,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 132,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 132,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,901 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 113,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc slightly lipped

slight bplay in rack arms

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 VEP is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

BT08 VEP is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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