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YB08 KWE

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

208,979 mi
Last recorded208,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KWE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 208,979 miles

Back door handle missing

Nearside window missing taped up with clear plastic

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 208,938 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back door handle missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside window missing taped up with clear plastic

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame support arm damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 184,453 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 184,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 154,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 154,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough Top mount (2.2.D.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,407 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 81,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

serv light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,418 miles

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

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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YB08 KWE is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YB08 KWE, 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 YB08 KWE registered?

YB08 KWE is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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