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CA08 BFM

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,056 mi
Last recorded170,056 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 170,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 150,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill /jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill/jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main brake pipes from fuel tank to rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,418 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,856 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,265 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 124,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,835 miles

n/s lens cluster held on with duct tape

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,835 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s lens cluster held on with duct tape

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,270 miles

n/s/r lamp held together with tape

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,270 miles

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

n/s/r lamp held together with tape

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,451 miles

Rear Rear tyres deformed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear tyres deformed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,109 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,109 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,411 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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CA08 BFM is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA08 BFM, 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 CA08 BFM registered?

CA08 BFM is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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