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VKZ 3687

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,202 mi
Last recorded192,202 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 3687
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 192,202 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 192,202 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pannard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 188,795 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 188,795 miles

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 185,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 185,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 179,446 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 179,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 174,718 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 169,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 165,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 160,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 155,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,690 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and perished

Play in offside front track rod end

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2015 143,740 miles

Both front wiper blades are poor

High level brake light not working

Minor exhaust leak from rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Mar 2015 143,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are poor

High level brake light not working

Minor exhaust leak from rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2014 137,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

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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VKZ 3687 is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKZ 3687, 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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VKZ 3687 is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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