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LX17 OBU

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,009 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,009 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 56,004 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper slight damage

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,000 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering joints

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering joints

offside front shock rubber protection damage

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,490 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EGR Valve leaking gases

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,812 miles

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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LX17 OBU is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White 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 LX17 OBU, 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 LX17 OBU registered?

LX17 OBU is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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