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JD17 HAR

2017 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD17 HAR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 125,368 miles

Brake cable damaged main cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,326 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,292 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 107,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,776 miles

Front both front abs sensor wires are insecure on front lower suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine around exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,776 miles

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

Front both front abs sensor wires are insecure on front lower suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine around exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,989 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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JD17 HAR is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JD17 HAR, 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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JD17 HAR is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is JD17 HAR safe to buy?

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