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BV08 TFY

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TFY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 144,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,889 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 139,885 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 136,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 136,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 130,768 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 130,787 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 124,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 124,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 115,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 115,765 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 107,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,734 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 97,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 96,514 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 95,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 76,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front top mount slight play

rear brake pads geting low

slight play o/s front steering

Pass 18 May 2012 54,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited vison inner brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,604 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 TFY is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

BV08 TFY is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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