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SP08 OFR

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,037 mi
Last recorded261,037 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OFR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 261,037 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 260,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2025 260,838 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2024 256,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 256,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 245,051 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 245,051 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 230,007 miles

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

front jacking plates corroded

o/s n/s front tyres on limit 1.6 mm

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 207,164 miles

o/s rear shocker damp

Fail 12 Feb 2021 207,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear shocker damp

Pass 15 Feb 2020 196,514 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 196,514 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to subframe bushes I feel it is unsafe to perform a brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 184,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 152,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 152,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 122,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 57,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,223 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 43,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,155 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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SP08 OFR is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFR, 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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SP08 OFR is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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