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BV08 SKJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 145,353 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,609 miles

Corrosion to body panel on O/S rear quarter

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,872 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear along trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,870 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear along trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outigger heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bar heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along top of trailing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 123,280 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outigger heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bar heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along top of trailing arm slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,514 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated engine earth cable to gearbox heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front outiggers heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,489 miles

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

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight all 4 tyres are not correct load index for class of vehicle (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated engine earth cable to gearbox heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front outiggers heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Slight corrosion to outriggers

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front upper strut mount has slight lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be very thin but difficult to judge accurately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight corrosion to outriggers

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front upper strut mount has slight lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,879 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak slight dampness from engine aera ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak slight dampness from engine aera ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,437 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,936 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,664 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,201 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 SKJ 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 65.2%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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