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YC08 OWW

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,691 mi
Last recorded193,691 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OWW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 193,691 miles

Offside Front Lower slight damage to o/s/f lower bumper corner

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 193,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower slight damage to o/s/f lower bumper corner

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 189,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear signs of dampness around calliper

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of oil around engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2024 189,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear signs of dampness around calliper

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of oil around engine bay

Pass 17 Oct 2023 180,666 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,990 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 169,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,794 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 5 Oct 2021 158,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2020 152,958 miles

Front pads wearing low

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 145,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 136,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,166 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

washers only just hitting screen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,642 miles

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

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

engine management light on

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,351 miles

hand brake cables rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 78,947 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 May 2011 70,724 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 70,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

spare wheel flat

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 OWW is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC08 OWW, 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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YC08 OWW is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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