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AU16 XWG

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,207 mi
Last recorded149,207 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XWG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 149,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,181 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 136,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,807 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,310 miles

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,261 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,261 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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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AU16 XWG is a 2016 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 XWG registered?

AU16 XWG is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is AU16 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 XWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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