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SP08 CYC

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 CYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 75,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 67,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 62,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 62,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,988 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 59,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 57,691 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 57,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 53,031 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 28 May 2020 53,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,461 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 44,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,515 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 34,515 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,375 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,896 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 18,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,386 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 16,386 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 12,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 12,587 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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SP08 CYC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SP08 CYC, 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 SP08 CYC registered?

SP08 CYC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is SP08 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 CYC shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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