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DE08 XYH

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,688 mi
Last recorded184,688 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XYH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 184,688 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

general corrosion to both front jacking points

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2026 184,683 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to both front jacking points

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 180,500 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 176,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 171,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 167,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 163,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 159,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 154,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 154,805 miles

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

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

Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 150,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2016 143,245 miles

both front wiper blades split

front number plate deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front fog light not working

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 3 Mar 2015 137,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,853 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2014 128,853 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2012 97,609 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 68,992 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,997 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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DE08 XYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc 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 DE08 XYH, 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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DE08 XYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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