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WV08 URM

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 URM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 163,983 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 160,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/taped up (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 160,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear due to binding brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/taped up (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(7mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both brake backplates badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 156,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 153,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 153,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,922 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Fail 7 Jan 2020 151,290 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,290 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 136,188 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 121,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,606 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,228 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Fail 30 Mar 2012 80,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,332 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WV08 URM is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV08 URM, 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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WV08 URM is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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