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2015 RENAULT TRAFIC1.6L Diesel

A181 SHY

Vehicle Insight Summary

RENAULT TRAFIC (2015, Diesel, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 76,822. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

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Expires 27/03/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 March 2025 at 76,822 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is a failed test on 27 March 2025 at 76,818 miles with no defects logged, corrected and passed one day later, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical defect. Recorded mileage sits at 76,822 against an 11-year life, averaging roughly 6,984 miles per year and consistent with typical light commercial use. The test gap between 5 September 2022 at 62,362 miles and 14 September 2023 at 67,702 miles shows only 5,340 miles covered in that year, confirming low annual use. A second failure on 5 September 2022 at 62,362 miles with no defects noted, followed by a same-day pass, repeats the pattern seen in 2025 and suggests clerical issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect. The clean record gives no cause to suspect worn suspension bushes, corroded structural members, or failing brake components. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe corrosion, and brake disc wear, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not measure remaining consumable life. The twin no-defect failures warrant a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm no hidden calibration or documentation fault affects the van. Given the sparse but clean history, previous keepers appear to have maintained the Trafic to test standard without deferred upkeep. The low mileage and zero advisories imply gentle use, though standing periods between 2022 and 2023 may have allowed tyre perishing or seized calipers to develop unseen. A pre-purchase check of fluid condition and underbody rust is sensible on a vehicle of this age.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 March 2025 at 76,822 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is a failed test on 27 March 2025 at 76,818 miles with no defects logged, corrected and passed one day later, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical defect. Recorded mileage sits at 76,822 against an 11-year life, averaging roughly 6,984 miles per year and consistent with typical light commercial use. The test gap between 5 September 2022 at 62,362 miles and 14 September 2023 at 67,702 miles shows only 5,340 miles covered in that year, confirming low annual use. A second failure on 5 September 2022 at 62,362 miles with no defects noted, followed by a same-day pass, repeats the pattern seen in 2025 and suggests clerical issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect. The clean record gives no cause to suspect worn suspension bushes, corroded structural members, or failing brake components. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe corrosion, and brake disc wear, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not measure remaining consumable life. The twin no-defect failures warrant a check of the DVSA refusal reason to confirm no hidden calibration or documentation fault affects the van. Given the sparse but clean history, previous keepers appear to have maintained the Trafic to test standard without deferred upkeep. The low mileage and zero advisories imply gentle use, though standing periods between 2022 and 2023 may have allowed tyre perishing or seized calipers to develop unseen. A pre-purchase check of fluid condition and underbody rust is sensible on a vehicle of this age.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2015, this Renault Trafic with plate A181 SHY has undergone 5 MOT inspections since September 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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