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BT08 WMU

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,491 mi
Last recorded207,491 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 207,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 206,209 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 206,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 196,652 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective /engine ()

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 196,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective /engine ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 186,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 185,687 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lense cracked/ damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner /outer edges

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked/damaged

both front wipers noisy/partially smearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 181,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch excesivly heavy

Fail 9 Oct 2018 181,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch excesivly heavy

Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,719 miles

COOLANT LEVEL EXCESSIVLY LOW (TOPPED UP)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Offside Rear tyre has a cut less than requirements but deep enough to reach ply/cords

PAS FLUID EXCESSIVLY LOW (TOPPED UP)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 160,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

COOLANT LEVEL EXCESSIVLY LOW (TOPPED UP)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge

Offside Rear tyre has a cut less than requirements but deep enough to reach ply/cords

PAS FLUID EXCESSIVLY LOW (TOPPED UP)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 127,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 127,742 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 127,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 78,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,848 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WMU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT08 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

BT08 WMU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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