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YY18 GJU

2018 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 142,646 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 120,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to edge (not repairable)

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 88,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect has burst at some points and dried out ,reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 57,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 32,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 32,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,627 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 22,627 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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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YY18 GJU is a 2018 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY18 GJU, 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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YY18 GJU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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