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VU12 HXL

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,424 mi
Last recorded177,424 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 177,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 177,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Top and bottom insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 160,019 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 30 May 2018 159,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f washer (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front imbalance 77% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,790 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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VU12 HXL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VU12 HXL, 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 VU12 HXL registered?

VU12 HXL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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