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CL08 SAR

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL08 SAR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 151,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened from subframe at mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside extremities of axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components badly corroded,but not weakened.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,471 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Fail 21 Oct 2024 150,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability d bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 147,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 147,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front SUBFRAME BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,611 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 137,532 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 137,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,915 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

long travel at handbrake

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,389 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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CL08 SAR is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CL08 SAR, 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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CL08 SAR is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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