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SM08 KDU

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 KDU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 196,503 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 196,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 185,617 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 185,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 179,176 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 174,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever for handbrake sticking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears and getting low ()

clutch pedal rubber worn through

front and rear tyres different sizes

service mil on

Fail 12 Jan 2021 174,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush to tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever for handbrake sticking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears and getting low ()

front and rear tyres different sizes

service mil on

Pass 15 Jan 2020 168,336 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,562 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Should be replaced asap (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet misaligned but providing sufficient water to screen

Service lamp indicates service due

Fail 8 Jan 2019 151,562 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Should be replaced asap (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet misaligned but providing sufficient water to screen

Service lamp indicates service due

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear high level stop lamp not working

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 134,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear high level stop lamp not working

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,378 miles

Front number plate deteriorated- dirt and deluminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,378 miles

Front number plate deteriorated- dirt and deluminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,549 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 KDU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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