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YH08 YBW

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,219 mi
Last recorded174,219 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YBW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 174,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 152,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all front sub frame bushes worn

Fail 16 Sep 2024 152,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all front sub frame bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear central brake light not working

central brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,773 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,815 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,818 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,066 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,066 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,966 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,023 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,652 miles

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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YH08 YBW is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH08 YBW, 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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YH08 YBW is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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