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BV08 FPD

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,800 mi
Last recorded173,800 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 173,800 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 173,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 164,124 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 164,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 151,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 137,554 miles

Front tyre depths low

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in steering

undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 114,110 miles

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

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

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

play in steering

undertray fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 114,107 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs heavily lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

play in steering

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 101,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 May 2017 94,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 94,154 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 84,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 84,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 77,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 77,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 62,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads to get low

Fail 7 May 2014 62,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads to get low

Pass 10 May 2013 50,839 miles

offside front top suspension mount knocking

rear brake pads starting to become low

service light on

Fail 8 May 2013 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front top suspension mount knocking

rear brake pads starting to become low

service light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,166 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,196 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight binding offside front brakes

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 FPD 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 59.1%.

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 BV08 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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