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YG08 LXO

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,799 mi
Last recorded199,799 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LXO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 199,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 192,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 172,489 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2022 172,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 169,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 169,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 166,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 153,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 153,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper. (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive On the undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 142,010 miles

Front Brake Discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Jul 2017 141,762 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake Discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside slight play inner steering track arm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Turbo intercooler holed.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 134,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear caliper lever slightly sticking

Nearside slight play inner steering track arm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Turbo intercooler holed.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 113,508 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 113,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,331 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)

rear discs corroded but no judder at this point

Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,329 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

rear discs corroded but no judder at this point

Pass 18 May 2012 91,641 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 91,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 76,532 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside 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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YG08 LXO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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