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G8 SRD

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,626 mi
Last recorded294,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 SRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 294,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 294,625 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 287,946 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 280,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 280,797 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested REAR PADS LOW (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 272,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 269,496 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 269,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 261,163 miles

Coolant level low (now topped up)

Pass 22 Nov 2018 229,970 miles

brake fluid low

coolant low

Fail 22 Nov 2018 229,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake fluid low

coolant low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 189,026 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 189,018 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,711 miles

engine management light iluminated

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 139,524 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light iluminated

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,865 miles

both front tyres are worn too 1.8mm

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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G8 SRD is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G8 SRD, 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 G8 SRD registered?

G8 SRD is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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