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CA08 BFE

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,130 mi
Last recorded153,130 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BFE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 153,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 193,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 142,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,018 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wing not fully secured

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,149 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened main cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,601 miles

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

Nearside Front noise and lift at suspension strut top mount

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage passenger door trim clips exposed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring dangles close to driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front noise and lift at suspension strut top mount

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,213 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

n/s/r brake hose poorly routed

Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes have corrosion

n/s/r brake hose poorly routed

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,034 miles

O/S/F lower arm ball joint has play

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,526 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

hand brake cable compensator sits at odd angle

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,741 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CA08 BFE is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA08 BFE, 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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CA08 BFE is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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