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SA17 OBE

2017 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 OBE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,689 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Door handle missing

Fail 10 Sep 2025 99,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Door handle missing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 60,367 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 60,367 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 48,977 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 48,977 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,022 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 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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SA17 OBE is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SA17 OBE, 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 SA17 OBE registered?

SA17 OBE is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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