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YN18 OVU

2018 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN18 OVU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 112,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,181 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 96,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,523 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 70,523 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake disc corroded/ worn on edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YN18 OVU is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN18 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN18 OVU registered?

YN18 OVU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is YN18 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN18 OVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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