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BV08 TJO

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,552 mi
Last recorded148,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 148,528 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

front and rear number plaes deterated

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,793 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,741 miles

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

Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2022 143,741 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 137,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2020 127,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,487 miles

3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

N/S/F STEERING RACK END DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 195 65 16 104/102T

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 16 104/102T

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Feb 2019 126,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working LENSE SMASHED (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

N/S/F STEERING RACK END DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 195 65 16 104/102T

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 195 65 16 104/102T

REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,856 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Front WIPERS SMEARY

MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,438 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,778 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,128 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 53,450 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TJO 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 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 TJO, 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 TJO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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