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BV08 FVP

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,836 mi
Last recorded157,836 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FVP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 157,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 157,618 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 141,799 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,527 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,295 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS ALL SPRINGS BRAKE PIPES CALIPER LEVERS CABLES ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,960 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,971 miles

wax oil grease under body pipes cables

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 FVP is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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