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YE08 YBU

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,806 mi
Last recorded172,806 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 169,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 154,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 126,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 126,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 117,121 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,452 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,437 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 63,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,781 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

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 YBU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YE08 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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