2017 Peugeot Traveller — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,968 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Peugeot Traveller, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 84.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (87.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.2% in the 150k+ group versus 10.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 159 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 154 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 127 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 105 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.7% | 81 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.4% | 71 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 121 |
| 2 | Joints | 97 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 78 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 67 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 66 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 53 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.7% | 703 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.7% | 675 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.3% | 277 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 180 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 163 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 140 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 426 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,290 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 831 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 287 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 66 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 68 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 583 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 595 | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 588 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | 607 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 595 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Traveller
Before buying a 2017 Peugeot Traveller, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Peugeot Travellers pass their MOT?
84.6% of the 2,968 2017 Peugeot Traveller MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot Traveller?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2017 Traveller get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,968 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.