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Y2 GNY

2012 Renault Traffic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

323,554 mi
Last recorded323,554 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Traffic113,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 GNY
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 323,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 310,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 296,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp light output reduced

Pass 3 Sep 2022 287,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 287,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 279,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 279,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 273,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 260,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 244,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 244,157 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. n/s (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 234,228 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 234,228 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 226,418 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 214,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 201,403 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 201,403 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 183,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,321 miles

nsf strut top mount noisy

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 162,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf strut top mount noisy

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 111,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,907 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,781 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 233 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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Y2 GNY is a 2012 Renault Traffic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2012 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 113,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y2 GNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y2 GNY is a 2012 Renault Traffic, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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