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HC08 SYD

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,043 mi
Last recorded163,043 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 SYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 163,043 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 155,376 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 155,376 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 150,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 146,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 146,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 142,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,944 miles

BOTH FRONT LEG TOP MOUNTS GETTING STIFF

Front BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,951 miles

Offside Outer sill has damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management and service light on

plastic covers under van hideing componants

Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper off body (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Outer sill has damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management and service light on

plastic covers under van hideing componants

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

service light on

Fail 5 Aug 2015 80,132 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

service light on

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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HC08 SYD is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HC08 SYD, 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 HC08 SYD registered?

HC08 SYD is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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