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YG08 LVU

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LVU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 151,771 miles

offside engine mount perished

engine stained with engine oil, damp staining around fuel pump

play in front suspension top mounts

slight bind evident from nearside rear

slight imbalance from front brakes (rate of increase/decrease)

slight play in track rods

small buckle in offside front wheel rim

Fail 16 Feb 2015 151,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

STRONG ADVISE bind evident from nearside front

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear handbrake cable retaining clip missing, cable very close to rubbing on tyre

STRONG ADVISE no coolant in reservoir

STRONG ADVISE rear cargo doors dont open from outside

central handbrake cable corroding

engine stained with engine oil, damp staining around fuel pump

offside engine mount perished

offside front brake pads worn and linings low

play in front suspension top mounts

slight bind evident from nearside rear

slight imbalance from front brakes (rate of increase/decrease)

slight play in track rods

small buckle in offside front wheel rim

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,502 miles

both front top suspension mounts worn

both outer sills damaged (under front doors)

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

play in both front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes

slight play in both front steering track rods

staining below high pressure fuel pump

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 21 Feb 2014 121,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both outer sills damaged (under front doors)

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

front number plate partially insecure

n/s sliding door, external handle partially insecure but still operational

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and perished

o/s/f door creaking/stiff in operation

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, perished and has cut in tread

staining below high pressure fuel pump

stonechips in windscreen. n/s washer jet partially blocked and o/s misaligned

strong advise - engine management and diesel glow plug warning lamps illuminated (may be in limp home!)

strong advise - o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm) and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,386 miles

STRONG ADVISE - front inner brake pads look low

STRONG ADVISE - n/s front tyre low on pressure, no visible puncture evident

STRONG ADVISE - rear door will not open with outer handle

all brake discs worn and lipped

both o/s and n/s sills have been damaged by being jacked up on

damage to rear door and rear bumper, o/s reflector missing from rear bumper

engine undertray fitted

indicator stalk does not self cancel in both directions

n/s front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall, outer sidewall scrubed

n/s rear indicator slightly faded

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread, outer sidwall scrubbed

play in track rods, very slight play in n/s track rod end

slight damage in o/s front wheel rim

slight oil stain on turbo intake pipe

slight play in both top mounts, both top mounts have lift in them

starter motor slightly noisy

stone chip in windscreen

wipers smear and noisy

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,386 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

STRONG ADVISE - front inner brake pads look low

STRONG ADVISE - n/s front tyre low on pressure, no visible puncture evident

STRONG ADVISE - rear door will not open with outer handle

all brake discs worn and lipped

both o/s and n/s sills have been damaged by being jacked up on

damage to rear door and rear bumper, o/s reflector missing from rear bumper

engine undertray fitted

indicator stalk does not self cancel in both directions

n/s front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall, outer sidewall scrubed

n/s rear indicator slightly faded

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread, outer sidwall scrubbed

play in track rods, very slight play in n/s track rod end

slight damage in o/s front wheel rim

slight oil stain on turbo intake pipe

slight play in both top mounts, both top mounts have lift in them

starter motor slightly noisy

stone chip in windscreen

wipers smear and noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,252 miles

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

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

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

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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YG08 LVU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YG08 LVU, 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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YG08 LVU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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