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RJ61 ZBO

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,542 mi
Last recorded190,542 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 ZBO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 190,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at back. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,046 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 176,046 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 160,612 miles

Rear 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 slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 143,482 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 143,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark Power steering fluid in reservoir low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,616 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 114,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os/f track rod end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,172 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,033 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,601 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,601 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,050 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 2nd row seats (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,526 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RJ61 ZBO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RJ61 ZBO, 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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RJ61 ZBO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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