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EF61 XAM

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 XAM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,313 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 98,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,797 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 65,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,071 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low going out of shape

Fail 23 Jan 2018 57,070 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low going out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,576 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,106 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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EF61 XAM is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF61 XAM, 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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What year was EF61 XAM registered?

EF61 XAM is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is EF61 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 XAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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