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BV08 TGY

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,537 mi
Last recorded224,537 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 224,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 224,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 217,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 217,118 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 207,102 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S REAR INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 207,100 miles

Position lamp not working O/S AND N/S FRONT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability N/S FRONT REAR MOUNTING. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S REAR INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 195,370 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 195,370 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S FRONT METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 185,849 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER D BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S INNER PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 19 Jul 2019 185,849 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER D BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S INNER PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in tyre O/S REAR.

WIRING ACROSS REAR OF VAN HANGING DOWN.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 176,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 176,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 154,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 154,152 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,394 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 65,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TGY is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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