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YX08 LHR

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,281 mi
Last recorded146,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 LHR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,624 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 115,624 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel caliper (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,424 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper strut top mount and bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,776 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,052 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,050 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn inner face

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,892 miles

Front brake disc worn

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,643 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,544 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,544 miles

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,855 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,986 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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YX08 LHR is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YX08 LHR, 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 YX08 LHR registered?

YX08 LHR is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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