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AY16 YBM

2016 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 153,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,874 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 151,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 150,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S/F driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to belongings in rear passenger compartment

Fail 7 Feb 2024 150,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S/F driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to belongings in rear passenger compartment

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 135,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,479 miles

Rear Rear seats and belts could not be tested during test.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,478 miles

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

Rear Rear seats and belts could not be tested during test.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,434 miles

Front Few chips in windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Not able to test rear seats and belts due to load.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 93,146 miles

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

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

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

Front Few chips in windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Not able to test rear seats and belts due to load.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,477 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AY16 YBM is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY16 YBM, 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 AY16 YBM registered?

AY16 YBM is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AY16 YBM safe to buy?

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