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RR12 PEN

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR12 PEN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,620 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,615 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 115,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,421 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,764 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,854 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 102,854 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 95,635 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 90,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,095 miles

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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RR12 PEN is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RR12 PEN, 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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RR12 PEN is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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