MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jack-point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear sills corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front sill
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch insecure tailgate door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail tie bad (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub chassis floating on mounts
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Sub chassis floating on mounts
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner CV joint boot is perished and weeping a small amount of grease.
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in mid row, advised last year also. (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts, offside roughly 3mm left, nearside only 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front anti-roll bar to subframe bushes have slight wear/play, consideration should be given to replacement.
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front anti-roll bar to subframe bushes have slight wear/play, consideration should be given to replacement.
Front brake pads are quite well worn, advise to check when doing steering repairs.
All 4 tyres wearing low on tread, both fronts wearing more on inside indicating too much toe out on steering alignment.
All 4 tyres wearing low on tread, both fronts wearing more on inside indicating too much toe out on steering alignment.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY08 VCM is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SY08 VCM, 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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SY08 VCM is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 April 2008.
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