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SK08 LJC

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LJC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 184,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 167,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 151,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,697 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 129,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,883 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 120,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,090 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 73,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside wiper split

offside rear parking brake cable rubbing on tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside wiper split

offside rear parking brake cable rubbing on tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside spare wheel carrier securing bolt broken

nearside wiper blade torn at ends

Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,000 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside spare wheel carrier securing bolt broken

nearside wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,609 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SK08 LJC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK08 LJC, 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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SK08 LJC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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