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BV08 FOA

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FOA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,899 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 142,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,454 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 135,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,337 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 125,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,918 miles

Advise oil leak.

Advise play in rack ends.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 117,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 116,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 5 Apr 2018 106,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise replacing to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,306 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,306 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,591 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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BV08 FOA is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV08 FOA, 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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BV08 FOA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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