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SW16 PVT

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,718 mi
Last recorded108,718 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 PVT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread worn - 205-65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread worn - 205-65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer light lens damaged has condensation inside lens

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components - excluding rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both heat shield loose

coolant level low

Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 92,187 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 92,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,261 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,087 miles

rear brake discs very slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,586 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 36,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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SW16 PVT is a 2016 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW16 PVT, 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 SW16 PVT registered?

SW16 PVT is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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The MOT history for SW16 PVT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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