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NG17 HCU

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,698 mi
Last recorded143,698 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG17 HCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 143,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth + holed (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing outer edge, cut to outer sidewall, multiple cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

auxiliary belt noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake lag - 22% (max limit 25%)

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both slightly weak (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 117,978 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake lag - 22% (max limit 25%)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both slightly weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,071 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,879 miles

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

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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NG17 HCU is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG17 HCU, 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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NG17 HCU is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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