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M8 PLU

2015 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,998 mi
Last recorded110,998 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noisy top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noisy top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,601 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 89,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 48,739 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,047 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 11 Aug 2018 38,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

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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M8 PLU is a 2015 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 M8 PLU, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M8 PLU registered?

M8 PLU is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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