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YX58 RVU

2008 Renault Traffic

Yellow Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Traffic100,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 126,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 126,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,202 miles

o/s and n/s front chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 120,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 112,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 101,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear mount bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 May 2017 93,940 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 93,892 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 86,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 86,142 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,841 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,260 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,203 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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YX58 RVU is a 2008 Renault Traffic in Yellow with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,100 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX58 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX58 RVU registered?

YX58 RVU is a 2008 Renault Traffic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YX58 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX58 RVU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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