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WCU 508Y

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 508Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 91,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 78,733 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 78,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,814 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 51,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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WCU 508Y 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 70%.

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 WCU 508Y, 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 WCU 508Y registered?

WCU 508Y is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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