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BU16 FDD

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,994 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,994 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,623 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,401 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver Seat deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,401 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver Seat deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,709 miles

Both front inner wheel arches insecure

Engine under tray insecure

Front bumper becoming insecure

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier becoming insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,740 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 FDD is a 2016 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU16 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU16 FDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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