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SB12 GXT

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,879 mi
Last recorded172,879 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 GXT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 172,879 miles
Fail 26 May 2023

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2021 149,520 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,105 miles

Parking brake cable corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe going to ABS unit at nearside underside. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake cable corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,701 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 111,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin within 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin within 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

corrosion of offside rear brake disc

Pass 3 Oct 2015 48,064 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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SB12 GXT is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SB12 GXT, 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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SB12 GXT is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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