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YG08 VGN

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,405 mi
Last recorded193,405 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 193,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 193,405 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 189,507 miles

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

oil leak on gear box

Fail 7 Sep 2017 189,506 miles

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

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

oil leak on gear box

Pass 25 Jul 2016 179,812 miles

oil/fluid leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 179,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil/fluid leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 169,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

join between o/s/f caliper & brake hose damp but no leaks visible

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,546 miles

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

n/s centre seatbelt freyed

Fail 1 Aug 2014 160,546 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s centre seatbelt freyed

Pass 31 Jul 2013 144,869 miles

both front flexible brake pipes twisted and insecure

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,761 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,583 miles

Anti roll bar is lightly chaffing against subframe on the nearside front

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside front wing has a light dent

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,583 miles

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

Anti roll bar is lightly chaffing against subframe on the nearside front

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside front wing has a light dent

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,230 miles

Dent o/side front..

Seats dirty..

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 VGN is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

YG08 VGN is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 VGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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