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BV12 VRW

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 33,770 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,228 miles

Both rear tyres have multiple cuts - no cords visible at time of test.

Offside Rear Lower Door latch n/w - door secure on upper latch at time of test.

PAS reservoir on min.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar wiring missing at time of test.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have multiple cuts - no cords visible at time of test.

MIL illuminated

Offside Rear Lower Door latch n/w - door secure on upper latch at time of test.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PAS reservoir on min.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar wiring missing at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,409 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 24,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,515 miles

no spare wheel present at time of test

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2015 18,515 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

no spare wheel present at time of test

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BV12 VRW is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 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 BV12 VRW, 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 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV12 VRW is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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