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YF08 UCR

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

387,182 mi
Last recorded387,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 387,182 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt centre row (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2016 387,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked hose rubbing suspension arm (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall also split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi hose rubbing on suspension arm (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt centre row (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 372,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 372,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 344,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 334,239 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 334,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 314,506 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 314,442 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 314,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 299,372 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 299,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 290,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 290,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 276,823 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 276,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 197,922 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 197,922 miles

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

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

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 UCR is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

YF08 UCR is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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