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CF08 AFJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 AFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,869 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

towbar corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 94,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

coolant below min

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,258 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened brace bars rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,999 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened brace bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points/ blocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rusty (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,523 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking blocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame brace bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,521 miles

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

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury unsecure / poor repair (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking blocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame brace bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 90,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion across under-body

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,970 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

different sized tyres front and rear

Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

different sized tyres front and rear

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to offside rear flexi hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Play inner steering arm/rack

Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play inner steering arm/rack

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 802,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front ()

Pass 11 May 2016 74,895 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 74,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 69,545 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Fail 7 May 2015 61,537 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,261 miles

both front tyres worn on inneredges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,943 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,943 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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CF08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF08 AFJ, 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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CF08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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