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GJ12 KOB

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,209 mi
Last recorded208,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KOB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 208,209 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 198,818 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 184,384 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 184,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement N/S park brake cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding N/S/R service brake has excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Registration lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 170,412 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 170,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,440 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked but does not affect drivers view

Fail 13 Jul 2020 146,438 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F anti roll bar drop link top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S mirror glass cracked but does not affect drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,184 miles

O/S mirror cracked but does not affect the drivers view

Fail 9 Apr 2019 139,183 miles

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

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

O/S mirror cracked but does not affect the drivers view

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 128,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,575 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 104,140 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,603 miles

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,344 miles

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

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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GJ12 KOB is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ12 KOB, 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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GJ12 KOB is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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