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LY08 LRU

2008 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Traffic100,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LRU
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 208,424 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 208,424 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 202,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 193,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 167,005 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 167,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 154,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,809 miles

crack in screen

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre close to limit

play in rack arms

wheel alignment

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,609 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,232 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,389 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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LY08 LRU is a 2008 Renault Traffic in White 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 Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LY08 LRU is a 2008 Renault Traffic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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