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SL08 TPO

2008 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TPO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 179,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 178,431 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 174,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,090 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 167,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 157,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,968 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 148,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 131,197 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing seat in rear of van no seat belts installed (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 122,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,740 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2012 83,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,543 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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SL08 TPO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL08 TPO, 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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SL08 TPO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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