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WR08 VBA

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,570 mi
Last recorded86,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VBA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,570 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 May 2023 84,279 miles

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

Small engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2022 74,859 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 74,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,239 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

Emissions too clean to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,355 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 62,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2015 41,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 37,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2014 37,488 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 31,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,114 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 20,271 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,247 miles

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

both front wipers split

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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WR08 VBA is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR08 VBA, 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 WR08 VBA registered?

WR08 VBA is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 VBA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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