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DN08 JZC

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,929 mi
Last recorded251,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 JZC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 251,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 251,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 248,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

revers light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2025 248,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

revers light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2023 248,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 248,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 248,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 247,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 241,567 miles

Front front brake discs thin and pads becoming low

Rear rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 222,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 213,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 198,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 198,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 179,717 miles

Front subframe bushes soft

Rear Disc`s corroded and pad`s worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 153,005 miles

Front disc`s lipped

N/S/R Indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R Shock damp

Oil Deposits over back of engine

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode

Wipers starting too streak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 153,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front disc`s lipped

N/S/R Indicator starting to show white light

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Shock damp

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Deposits over back of engine

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode

Wipers starting too streak

Pass 2 May 2013 124,382 miles

Front reg cracked

N/S/F tyre 2.5 mm

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Fail 2 May 2013 124,382 miles

Front reg cracked

N/S/F tyre 2.5 mm

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,990 miles

Smsll chip in windscreen

Wipers slight streaks

Pass 3 May 2011 90,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 60,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,477 miles

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

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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DN08 JZC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DN08 JZC, 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 DN08 JZC registered?

DN08 JZC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DN08 JZC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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