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BU08 DUY

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,841 mi
Last recorded156,841 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DUY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 156,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,855 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,339 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,339 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 67,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,887 miles

offside rear seat runner slightly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear seat runner slightly worn

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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BU08 DUY is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU08 DUY, 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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BU08 DUY is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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