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YY08 JYF

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,274 mi
Last recorded205,274 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JYF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 205,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 198,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

all tyres worn

driver seat pad worn

Pass 17 May 2023 190,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 17 May 2023 190,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 4 May 2022 184,152 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 184,152 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts near and offside, ABS sensor wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 170,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 153,219 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 153,219 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,934 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 145,934 miles

Brake performance not tested front hand-brake cable snapped (3.7.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,361 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 136,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated brake cable broke (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened D: bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 127,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 66,167 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

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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YY08 JYF is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY08 JYF, 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 YY08 JYF registered?

YY08 JYF is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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