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SM18 JXE

2018 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,420 mi
Last recorded108,420 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 JXE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wet conditions

Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,975 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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SM18 JXE is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM18 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM18 JXE registered?

SM18 JXE is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SM18 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 JXE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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