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YY61 NGU

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

401,460 mi
Last recorded401,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 401,460 miles

chip in windscreen outside of zone a smaller than 40mm

Fail 29 May 2026 401,431 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

chip in windscreen outside of zone a smaller than 40mm

Pass 12 Nov 2025 393,055 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front outer cv boot loose on joint

Fail 12 Nov 2025 393,055 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

high level brake light not working

nearside front outer cv boot loose on joint

Fail 24 Oct 2025 391,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURED TO C/V JOINT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT LOOSE ON C/V JOINT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 379,373 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 379,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 356,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 332,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

front fog lights not working.

Fail 8 Mar 2023 332,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flex (1.1.11 (c))

both front fog lights not working.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 332,329 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2023 332,264 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside low effort, park brake

Pass 28 Feb 2022 309,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between trailing arm flex and caliper flex, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 275,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 251,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 251,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 190,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside slight damage to seat belt on centre row of seats

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,435 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,435 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YY61 NGU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY61 NGU, 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 YY61 NGU registered?

YY61 NGU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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