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YG08 LVW

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,169 mi
Last recorded227,169 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 227,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 223,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 214,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 202,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 189,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 189,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 177,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr readings low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 153,398 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 129,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,076 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,036 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,548 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LVW 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 83.3%.

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 YG08 LVW, 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 YG08 LVW registered?

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

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