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YF08 KXW

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,141 mi
Last recorded182,141 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KXW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 182,141 miles

engine mil illuminated but van registered too early to be a refusal

glass carrying frame on offside of vehicle slightly loose

Fail 5 Aug 2019 182,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

engine mil illuminated but van registered too early to be a refusal

glass carrying frame on offside of vehicle slightly loose

Pass 8 Aug 2018 174,301 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Off side load carrying frame insecure.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 174,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Off side load carrying frame insecure.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 162,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

emissions reading too low to read

engine and coil lamp lights on

minor damage to o.s.r light lense

Fail 31 Jul 2017 162,154 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened main (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

emissions reading too low to read

engine and coil lamp lights on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 150,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,961 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 125,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,964 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,331 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,433 miles

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,433 miles

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

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

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,033 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YF08 KXW is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF08 KXW, 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 YF08 KXW registered?

YF08 KXW is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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