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VU08 OUA

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,933 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 130,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,117 miles

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low

o/s/f tyre wearing low -inner 3/4

Fail 10 Jun 2020 112,114 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 60% o/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r park no effort (lever seized ) (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low

o/s/f tyre wearing low -inner 3/4

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 105,790 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,872 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive play in mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,787 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,786 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,545 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,347 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 OUA 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 60%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

VU08 OUA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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