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BV08 SKX

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,593 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 99,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit in place and generally in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low on effiency

Rear rear coil spring differ from each other but have no effect on stance or operation

Fail 21 Jun 2024 94,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit in place and generally in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low on effiency

Rear rear coil spring differ from each other but have no effect on stance or operation

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper Broken

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

Rear Springs fitted are not the same

Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper Broken

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

Rear Springs fitted are not the same

Fail 15 May 2023 93,001 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front front bumper broken

Offside Rear bumper lose due to damage

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

rear spring that are fitted not the same on the nearside and offside

Pass 4 May 2022 92,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f bumper damaged

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 27 Apr 2022 92,180 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f bumper damaged

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 88,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated subsequently will require rear discs and pads as bearing integral to disc (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end ( advise TRE also) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack end ( ADVISE TRE ALSO) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb upside down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,259 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stop light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 15,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,971 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 SKX is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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