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SB08 BYX

2015 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

286,010 mi
Last recorded286,010 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 286,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake performance low on offside

Fail 28 Jul 2025 286,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake performance low on offside

Pass 31 Jul 2024 261,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 261,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 245,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 244,078 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 244,070 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 234,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 230,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 226,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 225,262 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 219,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 207,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 187,496 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 187,483 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,510 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 144,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,413 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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SB08 BYX is a 2015 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 SB08 BYX, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB08 BYX is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 2015.

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