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W28 TAP

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,205 mi
Last recorded178,205 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 TAP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 178,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 177,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 159,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,503 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,211 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,211 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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W28 TAP is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W28 TAP, 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 W28 TAP registered?

W28 TAP is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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