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SJ18 ZLU

2018 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,645 mi
Last recorded129,645 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 ZLU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 129,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 129,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,421 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 117,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 90,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,412 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SJ18 ZLU is a 2018 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ18 ZLU, 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 SJ18 ZLU registered?

SJ18 ZLU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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