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SH18 XLE

2018 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 XLE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,592 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 81,592 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,640 miles

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

Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper High level stop lamp inop

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,151 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 36,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,525 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2021 29,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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SH18 XLE is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH18 XLE, 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 SH18 XLE registered?

SH18 XLE is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 June 2018.

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