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YF18 TMU

2018 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,789 mi
Last recorded130,789 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 TMU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 130,789 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel missing

tpm lamp on

Fail 9 Apr 2022 87,341 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel missing

tpm lamp on

Pass 1 May 2021 59,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpm lamp on

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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YF18 TMU 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 85.7%.

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 YF18 TMU, 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 YF18 TMU registered?

YF18 TMU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is YF18 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 TMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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