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BL16 RCF

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,245 miles

both rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 65,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 38,284 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 30,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low with wear more apparent on outer edge (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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BL16 RCF is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 RCF, 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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BL16 RCF is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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