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YX08 MDJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,026 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer door handles broken

Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer door handles broken

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 81,672 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pad missing on offside front outer. (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve between front pipe and rear silencer leaking and clamps in poor condition too (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad is missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition..lack of inner surface area due to corrosion (3.5.1i)

High level stop light inop

Nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake caliper body worn as brake pad missing

Pass 27 May 2017 78,212 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,375 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear sliding door outer handles broken/deteriorated but doors open from outside at time of test

hi-level stoplamp not working or not connected

some side play in handbrake lever

unable to see front & rear inner brake pads with wheels fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear sliding door outer handles broken/deteriorated but doors open from outside at time of test

hi-level stoplamp not working or not connected

some side play in handbrake lever

unable to see front & rear inner brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 62,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 62,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,932 miles

both front tyres worn thin to inner tred

nail in edje of offside rear tyre tred

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn thin to inner tred

nail in edje of offside rear tyre tred

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,286 miles

slight wear to both front steering rack inner joints

vehicle emissions to clean for machine to detect

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,359 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 MDJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDJ, 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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YX08 MDJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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