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YP08 LAE

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

236,144 mi
Last recorded236,144 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LAE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 236,144 miles

Front outriggers holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 236,100 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front outriggers holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 227,606 miles

Front o/s and n/s outriggers corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 220,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 216,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 201,084 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S Belt, middle row of seats. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 193,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 189,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,163 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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YP08 LAE is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YP08 LAE, 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 YP08 LAE registered?

YP08 LAE is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 LAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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