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VU08 KNJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,830 mi
Last recorded208,830 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 208,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 208,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 202,396 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 202,396 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working also nearside washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 193,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 186,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly notchy

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 179,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 179,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 175,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 168,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,647 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 156,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 136,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 101,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,435 miles

stickers in screen partially obscuring view

Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,435 miles

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

stickers in screen partially obscuring view

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 KNJ 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 64.7%.

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 VU08 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

VU08 KNJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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