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BU08 ZHP

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

224,141 mi
Last recorded224,141 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZHP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 224,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 223,045 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 219,682 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 219,662 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 216,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 216,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 213,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 206,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 195,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 188,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 182,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 171,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 149,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 147,682 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 147,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 117,517 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,275 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,193 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,132 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 ZHP is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

BU08 ZHP is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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