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SM08 UYK

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,979 mi
Last recorded185,979 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UYK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 185,979 miles

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

damage to both sills

o/s/f shocker damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 185,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

damage to both sills

o/s/f shocker damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 179,120 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

minor play o/s steering

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

n/s/f tyre close to markers

o/s/r tyre close to markers

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight damage to n/s/front sill

slight damage to o/s sill front and rear

slight imbalance at front and rear wheels

Fail 25 May 2016 179,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

minor play o/s steering

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

n/s/f tyre close to markers

o/s/r tyre close to markers

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight damage to n/s/front sill

slight damage to o/s sill front and rear

slight imbalance at front and rear wheels

Pass 4 Aug 2014 179,112 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 179,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 174,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 174,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine mil light on

n/s front indicator pale

Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 117,882 miles

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

bolt missing from drivers seat

clutch pedel rubber missing

nearside inside panel loose

offside sliding door seal loose

offside steering track rod end worn

rear tail gate door not locking shut

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,872 miles

clutch pedel rubber mising and brake pedel rubber worn

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,180 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

Rear door damaged at bottom

Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Air bag light at dash stays on

N/S sliding door inner seal burst [missing at bottom]

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end

Rear door damaged at bottom

Wiring at brake pedal fouling

Wiring plug at O/S/F on underside loose [hanging down]

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 46,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear sliding door rubber seals all loose

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wiper blade starting to split

two front tyres worn on inside and outside edges and offside front tyre on limit 1.6 mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,006 miles

First aid kit & fire extinquisher missing

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 UYK is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

SM08 UYK is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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