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SM08 YXT

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,635 mi
Last recorded204,635 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YXT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 204,635 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 204,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,404 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 199,404 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2021 193,697 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 193,697 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 189,635 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 189,635 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 180,671 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 171,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 140,632 miles

Both front anti roll bar links has slight play

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r reverse/fog lens missings

Fail 19 Jun 2014 140,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front anti roll bar links has slight play

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r reverse/fog lens missings

Pass 16 May 2013 129,845 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 129,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 90,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,229 miles

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 YXT is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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