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GC17 VVJ

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 VVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 112,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2026 112,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,482 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant low

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Just passed at 17% min 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant low

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Just passed at 17% min 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2024 83,845 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,522 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level very low

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

Steering lock faulty

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,518 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level very low

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

Steering lock faulty

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,178 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,939 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,464 miles

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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GC17 VVJ is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 GC17 VVJ, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GC17 VVJ registered?

GC17 VVJ is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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