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AK16 AXJ

2016 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,512 mi
Last recorded226,512 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 AXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 226,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 226,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 207,483 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 207,467 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure NOT FITTED CORRECT (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 180,374 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 180,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 164,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 164,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 135,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 114,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 114,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 96,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 84,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 84,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AK16 AXJ is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,148 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 AK16 AXJ, 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 10 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK16 AXJ registered?

AK16 AXJ is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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