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YP08 LBY

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

208,148 mi
Last recorded208,148 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 208,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear and n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 208,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear and n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 195,974 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 195,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 181,943 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 181,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,346 miles

3rd Brake Light Inoperable

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,346 miles

3rd Brake Light Inoperable

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,556 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,847 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,847 miles

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

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

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 LBY is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YP08 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

YP08 LBY is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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