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SG12 NFF

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,931 mi
Last recorded173,931 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 NFF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 173,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 171,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 171,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 165,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 165,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 159,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 159,105 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 152,949 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 152,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 145,708 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 145,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,132 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 136,102 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full ength pipes to the rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full length pipes too rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 130,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full length pipes too rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 115,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 115,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 92,501 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 92,501 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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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SG12 NFF is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SG12 NFF, 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 SG12 NFF registered?

SG12 NFF is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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