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SM08 UUO

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,852 mi
Last recorded250,852 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UUO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 250,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 245,871 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW SEATS MISSING ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 245,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced O/S EFFICENCY LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 245,866 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 2ND ROW N/S BELT (5.2.2a)

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated END OF VACUUM PIPE MISSING (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS INOP (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

WIPER BLADES TORN UNABLE TO CHECK EFFICENCY AS NO WASHERS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 227,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt 2 nd row frayed (5.2.2a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2015 187,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leaks

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside sills damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2015 187,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leaks

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 144,756 miles

Gearbox hanging mount, positioning bolts are missing,

Nearside rear brake hose is positioned different to original but is quite serviceable/safe.

Pass 25 May 2011 128,102 miles

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

Nearside rear brake flexi hose incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 128,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake flexi hose incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

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 UUO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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