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YE08 XOW

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,857 mi
Last recorded176,857 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 176,857 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 176,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in centre of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outigger/jacking point excessive corrosioin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,666 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all cables rusting and casings breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 157,654 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail oil contaminated (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water leaks,, front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all cables rusting and casings breaking up (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to abs unit (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 149,060 miles

Offside Rear back plate corroded

slight gas leak from exhaust front flexi pipe

slight oil leak from engine

towing electrics missing

Fail 21 Aug 2020 149,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

slight gas leak from exhaust front flexi pipe

slight oil leak from engine

towing electrics missing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,116 miles

tow bar electrical socket missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

tow bar electrical socket missing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure and fouling on drive shaft

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 136,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure and fouling on drive shaft

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

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 131,977 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 131,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 96,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,785 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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YE08 XOW is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YE08 XOW, 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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YE08 XOW is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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