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Y444 JEL

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

316,119 mi
Last recorded316,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 JEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 316,119 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 316,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 309,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 305,286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 305,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 294,458 miles

Front Tyres worn heavily smooth to insides

Fail 21 Aug 2023 294,458 miles

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

Front Tyres worn heavily smooth to insides

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > Rear thru clip rear of tank; Corroded, *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material > hose; Corroded, *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread has slight distortion

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material > hose; Corroded, *Advise Closer Inspection* & thru clip on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 270,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 270,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 259,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 257,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 257,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 245,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 245,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 209,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 209,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 173,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 6,295 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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Y444 JEL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y444 JEL, 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 Y444 JEL registered?

Y444 JEL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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