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VU08 HJD

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HJD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,656 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 59,653 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 54,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 43,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 40,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,630 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside wiper

Pass 6 May 2016 35,001 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 35,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 31,922 miles

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

slight play os rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,364 miles

play in osf top suspension mountain

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,682 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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VU08 HJD is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VU08 HJD, 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 VU08 HJD registered?

VU08 HJD is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is VU08 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 HJD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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