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SM08 CVO

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,811 mi
Last recorded219,811 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CVO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 219,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 203,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 203,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 191,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drag link 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 191,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 175,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 145,110 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,324 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,324 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear light cracking in tyre tread

Nearside side door outer handle missing

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs different types

Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,182 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire fouling arm (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking pas bottle (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre near the wearbands

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear light cracking in tyre tread

Nearside side door outer handle missing

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs different types

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,991 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,809 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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SM08 CVO 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 65%.

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 SM08 CVO, 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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SM08 CVO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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