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BV08 SVJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,146 mi
Last recorded206,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 206,146 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 193,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack/ tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 193,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack/ tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 179,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 179,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 165,610 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2022 165,607 miles

Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2021 154,391 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 154,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,695 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 134,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,711 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sump Pan Rusty & Slightly leaking Oil

Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear floor,and at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sump Pan Rusty & Slightly leaking Oil

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,384 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 75,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,980 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,421 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,530 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 SVJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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