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L400 TOW

2017 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 TOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front daytime time running lamp inop

Offside outer mirror cover damaged slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,943 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front light source out on the daytime running lamp

Offside Front wing mirror back cover is damaged

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 18 Oct 2024 87,943 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front light source out on the daytime running lamp

Offside Front wing mirror back cover is damaged

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front light source out on the day time running lamp

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 75,856 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front light source out on the day time running lamp

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 50,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,044 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 19 Oct 2020 36,040 miles

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))

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

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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L400 TOW 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 60%.

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 L400 TOW, 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 L400 TOW registered?

L400 TOW is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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