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SL08 TPV

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TPV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 178,996 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 178,572 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Aug 2014 138,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

carpet insecure in rear. ( trip hazard

Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 290,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 290,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 264,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 264,526 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 232,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 232,529 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 210,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 210,553 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 192,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 173,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,764 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,478 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,345 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,319 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 TPV is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL08 TPV, 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 SL08 TPV registered?

SL08 TPV is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is SL08 TPV safe to buy?

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