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BD16 GNU

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 GNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,180 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 88,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,690 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front subframe rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front subframe rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable - 205/65/16 ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 76,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable - 205/65/16 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 57,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,839 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 46,839 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 Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 2 May 2019 45,661 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 45,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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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BD16 GNU is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD16 GNU, 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 BD16 GNU registered?

BD16 GNU is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is BD16 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 GNU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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