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GF17 XJE

2017 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,536 mi
Last recorded161,536 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 XJE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 161,536 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of a coolant leak

Fail 13 Mar 2025 161,536 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 129,868 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure not attached to caliper (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,632 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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GF17 XJE is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF17 XJE, 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 GF17 XJE registered?

GF17 XJE is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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