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BV08 FXT

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,696 mi
Last recorded178,696 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 178,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 178,696 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 161,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 150,605 miles

advise small cut n s steering rack boot and 1 no plate light out

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,075 miles

Covers obscuring some components .

Fail 7 Nov 2019 143,072 miles

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

Covers obscuring some components .

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 141,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 132,710 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 130,580 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,289 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,272 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,778 miles

both steering arms have slight play

centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both steering arms have slight play

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,740 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 FXT is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXT, 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 BV08 FXT registered?

BV08 FXT is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 FXT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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