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FG17 PBF

2017 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 PBF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,987 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 125,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 181,876 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

headlight beam images poor

oil seepage

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2024 181,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on both edges

headlight beam images poor

oil seepage

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2023 150,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 149,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,177 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,949 miles
Pass 3 May 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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FG17 PBF is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Black 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 FG17 PBF, 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 FG17 PBF registered?

FG17 PBF is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is FG17 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 PBF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 PBF have outstanding finance?

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