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WL17 BBU

2017 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL17 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,218 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats and centre front seat ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,867 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats and centre front seat ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats and centre front ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,418 miles

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

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

all rear seats and centre front fitted with child seats belts not checked

Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all rear seats and centre front fitted with child seats belts not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,599 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 93,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,225 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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WL17 BBU is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL17 BBU, 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 WL17 BBU registered?

WL17 BBU is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2017.

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