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R18 MXA

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,286 mi
Last recorded150,286 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 MXA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 150,286 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both near and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 150,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Also has outer clear lens missing. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both near and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray slightly loose

Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray slightly loose

Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,265 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,768 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 111,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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R18 MXA is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 R18 MXA, 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 R18 MXA registered?

R18 MXA is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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