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CA08 ZZH

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,373 mi
Last recorded242,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZZH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 242,373 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 232,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 222,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,579 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 211,567 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened sounds dry lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 199,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 185,931 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 177,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 177,381 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the handbrake cable broke under test

Fail 24 Oct 2019 176,401 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible IS STARTING TO DE LAMINATE (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

THE CENTER STOP LAMP IS TAPED OVER

Pass 24 Oct 2018 164,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 164,576 miles

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

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

the engine earth strap is broken

Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 137,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,656 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO PRODUCE A SMOKE READING

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 ZZH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

CA08 ZZH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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