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EF08 YJL

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

241,359 mi
Last recorded241,359 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YJL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 241,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 238,590 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount defective

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 238,590 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount defective

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 235,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 232,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 224,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 214,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 206,983 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

osr backplate corroded

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jun 2016 191,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 191,789 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 175,585 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 184,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 151,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 151,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 126,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 126,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,640 miles

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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EF08 YJL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EF08 YJL, 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 EF08 YJL registered?

EF08 YJL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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