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BU16 FCO

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FCO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,322 miles

Offside day time running light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 110,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR `D` BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,579 miles

o/s day time running light inop / before 20018

Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,115 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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BU16 FCO is a 2016 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU16 FCO, 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 BU16 FCO registered?

BU16 FCO is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BU16 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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