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BU08 DVB

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DVB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 73,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 53,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bolt missing from front engine brakett

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,936 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 46,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 17 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,173 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 15,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,479 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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BU08 DVB is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DVB, 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 BU08 DVB registered?

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

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