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YF08 PHX

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,354 mi
Last recorded227,354 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 227,354 miles

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 226,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 222,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 219,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 214,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 208,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 202,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 198,356 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 193,742 miles

EML Light on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 189,818 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 189,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 184,018 miles

eml light on

Pass 18 May 2015 165,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 165,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 124,733 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 124,733 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,682 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 77,860 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 63,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,515 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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YF08 PHX is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF08 PHX, 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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YF08 PHX is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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