MOT reliability

Renault 17

Q: Is the Renault 17 reliable?

Across 41 Renault 17 vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault 17?

The typical Renault 17 in our data has covered around 77,617 miles.

41 vehicles · 327 completed MOT tests analysed

69%

MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Renault 17 vehicles and 327 completed MOT tests, the Renault 17 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,617 miles.

Vehicles

327

MOT tests

5,601

Avg miles / year

2.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault 17 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault 17 MOT tests:

Other86%
Brakes10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Steering4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure2%

Renault 17 pass rate by age

How the Renault 17's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	4	75%
3	6	83%
4	17	53%
5	24	58%
6	19	74%
7	23	65%
8	14	79%
9	15	73%
10	20	60%
11	16	69%
12	16	69%
13	10	70%
14	12	58%
15	10	70%
16	4	50%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (35), Diesel (5), LPG (1)

Most common Renault 17 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 17 MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (7 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Nail in nearside rear tyre (5 times)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)

Renault 17 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	20	60%	64,208
2007	4	94	69%	186,098
2006	1	15	60%	26,076
2002	1	8	62%	144,376
2001	8	77	66%	103,568
1979	5	14	86%	66,465
1978	2	12	75%	100,887
1976	2	15	60%	66,706
1975	1	1	100%	39,082
1974	3	3	100%	54,853
1973	7	40	72%	32,203
1972	3	22	73%	55,350
1971	3	6	83%	46,010

Renault 17 reliability FAQ

Across 41 Renault 17 vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault 17 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Renault 17 in our data has covered around 77,617 miles.

Compare the Renault 17

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