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YC08 GDJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,301 mi
Last recorded162,301 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GDJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 162,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and spring cups slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 161,249 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 161,247 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2024 159,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 148,953 miles

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

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

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 20 May 2022 143,261 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2021 130,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 130,867 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 111,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 103,737 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,737 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 79,128 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,911 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,911 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,235 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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YC08 GDJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC08 GDJ, 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 YC08 GDJ registered?

YC08 GDJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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