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SM08 UYH

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,688 mi
Last recorded199,688 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UYH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 199,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just reaches minimum requirement of 16%

Fail 9 Nov 2012 199,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake only just reaches minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 18 Nov 2011 149,916 miles

Air bag and serv lamps illuminating on dash

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Damage to N/S sill and pannel.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 149,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Air bag and service lamp illuminating on dash

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Damage at N/S sill, pannel.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 149,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag and service lamp illuminating on dash

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Damage at N/S sill, pannel.

Wipers catching cable to roof at o/s/f

Pass 22 Jul 2011 139,069 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot carpet damaged at rear seat

damage at n/s/r lower panel

n/s sill damaged at front and rear

n/s sliding door outer lower door cover loose

o/s/f door check noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,341 miles

Slight play through steering rack on O/S/F

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,835 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,953 miles

airbag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,984 miles

offside steering track rod end worn

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 UYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

SM08 UYH is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 UYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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