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BU08 YXA

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,216 mi
Last recorded205,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YXA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 205,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front top strut bearings rough

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 205,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front top strut bearings rough

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 188,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 188,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 166,982 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 151,512 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 151,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 130,964 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper arm reqs setting

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,117 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Fail 13 Mar 2015 121,116 miles

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE WIPER ARM FAULTY

NEAR SIDE WIPER WASHER NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,204 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,925 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXA is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

BU08 YXA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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