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HY17 DBX

2017 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,666 mi
Last recorded220,666 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 220,666 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper light unit lens cracked

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light unit lens cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 204,694 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 203,140 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 156,132 miles

Offside front outer driveshaft boot weeping grease.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 127,908 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,907 miles

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

Emissions too low to record

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,418 miles

O/s wing mirror housing damaged

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

Rear door handle sticks in open position

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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HY17 DBX is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY17 DBX, 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 HY17 DBX registered?

HY17 DBX is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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