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WG16 WAE

2016 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 WAE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2156017 ()

Tyre pressures need checking

Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 63,191 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 57,957 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2022 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 51,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 39,458 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 28,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.5-4.0mmm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WG16 WAE is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG16 WAE, 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 WG16 WAE registered?

WG16 WAE is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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