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YJ17 RKW

2017 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,187 mi
Last recorded125,187 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 RKW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped into place (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 125,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

High level brake light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 123,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 123,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,418 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front driving lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 105,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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YJ17 RKW is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ17 RKW, 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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YJ17 RKW is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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