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SM08 NGJ

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,034 miles

Front Inner both riggers slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 154,939 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 150,725 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 150,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 150,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 147,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 143,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened support brace holed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 133,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,285 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 124,697 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 124,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front road springs

inbalance and low effert on off side rear hand brake

off side rear tyre getting low

service light on dash

spare tyre flat and wheel damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front road springs

inbalance and low effert on off side rear hand brake

not able to open rear doors

off side rear tyre getting low

service light on dash

spare tyre flat and wheel damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

corrision to front and rear road springs

front innerbrake pads look low

o/s/r tyre has slight side wall damage

spare wheel damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrision to front and rear road springs

front innerbrake pads look low

o/s/r tyre has slight side wall damage

spare wheel damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,289 miles

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

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

both front top mount and bearings

damp oil effect around power steering pump but looks like new one fitted

front number plate

center stop lamp inop

Pass 4 May 2011 51,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NGJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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