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MJ17 OBB

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 OBB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,001 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,101 miles

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

slight exhaust blow around front pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2025 94,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight exhaust blow around front pipe

Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,434 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

high level brake light n/w

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s daytime running light n/w

Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,751 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front anti-roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s daytime running light n/w

Pass 6 Mar 2021 58,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 58,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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MJ17 OBB is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ17 OBB, 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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MJ17 OBB is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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