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GJ65 XTU

2015 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,269 mi
Last recorded198,269 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 XTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 198,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn to the limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn to the limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 183,796 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil bellow minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole split in the gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 183,796 miles

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

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil bellow minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole split in the gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 163,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen has a chip/damage in the A zone swept area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has a pin hole split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Undertray not fully secure fuel tank filler neck shield corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,477 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,866 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn end of coil chipped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,866 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn end of coil chipped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of leaking (stain) now dry (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,439 miles

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of leaking (stain) now dry (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GJ65 XTU is a 2015 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 GJ65 XTU, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ65 XTU registered?

GJ65 XTU is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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