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DS08 SOC

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,616 mi
Last recorded144,616 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SOC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 141,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 141,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 132,689 miles

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

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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,699 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,210 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,368 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2012 35,368 miles

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

both front and n/s rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,552 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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DS08 SOC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 DS08 SOC, 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 DS08 SOC registered?

DS08 SOC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is DS08 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 SOC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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