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SM08 HMK

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 133,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 123,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 114,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 106,649 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded all rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 106,644 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded all rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 98,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 98,831 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake seized

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 96,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,417 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 68,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 68,057 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 68,057 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 53,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,964 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 HMK is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM08 HMK, 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 SM08 HMK registered?

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

Is SM08 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 HMK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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