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SD18 PVL

2018 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,852 mi
Last recorded180,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 PVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 180,852 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 180,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 173,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers clashing with each other / knocking (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 173,148 miles

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

Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset MIL lamp / catalyst bank 1 error shown (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers clashing with each other / knocking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,269 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 103,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,544 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge also slightly uneven

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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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SD18 PVL is a 2018 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 SD18 PVL, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SD18 PVL registered?

SD18 PVL is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is SD18 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 PVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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