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VU08 HPC

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front side light dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar/axle bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,460 miles

Front top strut mountings noisey

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 82,455 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Front top strut mountings noisey

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,738 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,950 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,007 miles

front offside top strut mounting noisey

offside inner rack joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 31,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,044 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 HPC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 HPC registered?

VU08 HPC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is VU08 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 HPC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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