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BV08 SVS

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,319 mi
Last recorded89,319 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SVS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,176 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,829 miles

All front suspension components corroded

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Works intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear door cannot be opened from outside.

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Corroded and broken to a point that there is only 2/3 strands of brake cable remaining. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

All front suspension components corroded

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Works intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad showing signs of overheating. pad is starting to crumble.

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper is seized in the on position.

Rear door cannot be opened from outside.

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge quite badly worn in 3 places on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

all front suspension components corroded.

spare wheel carrier corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,899 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge quite badly worn in 3 places on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

all front suspension components corroded.

spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,865 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,865 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Damage to sidewall poss from being run underinflated.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,322 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,091 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,953 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,953 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

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 SVS is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SVS, 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 SVS is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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