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SW04 TEC

2018 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 TEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 83,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,426 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,478 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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SW04 TEC is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW04 TEC, 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 SW04 TEC registered?

SW04 TEC is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is SW04 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 TEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW04 TEC have outstanding finance?

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