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JR12 SAM

2017 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR12 SAM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,883 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS BLUE.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 74,810 miles

Front Undertray insecure UNDERTRAY DISTORTED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS BLUE.

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Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,571 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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JR12 SAM is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JR12 SAM, 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 JR12 SAM registered?

JR12 SAM is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is JR12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR12 SAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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