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SM55 BOS

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,503 mi
Last recorded184,503 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BOS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 184,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 178,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 172,501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 172,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 163,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 162,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear on limit and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 154,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been stood (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 149,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 149,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 145,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot button missing but still able to get in rear doors

front wipers smearing

hazard switch button sticking but still working

horn low sound

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 23 Sep 2017 145,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot button missing but still able to get in rear doors

front wipers smearing

hazard switch button sticking but still working

horn low sound

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,013 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,156 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

nearside mirror broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,044 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,334 miles

front wipers poor ./ rear indicator bulbs starting to show white lights./ SURFACE CORROSON ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS./

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,623 miles

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

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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SM55 BOS is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM55 BOS, 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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SM55 BOS is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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