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AE18 ZVU

2018 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 ZVU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,377 miles

Both front top strut mounts noisy

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked central lower but not visible from drivers seat (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 124,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top strut mounts noisy

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked central lower but not visible from drivers seat (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 109,134 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 109,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 98,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,861 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 80,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 45,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 45,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AE18 ZVU is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Grey 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 AE18 ZVU, 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 AE18 ZVU registered?

AE18 ZVU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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The MOT history for AE18 ZVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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