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BD16 GRU

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,049 mi
Last recorded188,049 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 GRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,049 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 184,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 179,986 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 175,520 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre cable (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake effort only just good enough(18%)

Fail 19 Oct 2022 175,520 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre cable (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake effort only just good enough(18%)

Pass 1 Nov 2021 167,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 167,644 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,487 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 152,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,142 miles

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 GRU is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

BD16 GRU is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is BD16 GRU safe to buy?

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