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WJ16 FRN

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FRN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 133,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 133,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,938 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 120,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated free play in lever but not excessive adjustment advised (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 71,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,551 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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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WJ16 FRN 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 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 WJ16 FRN, 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 WJ16 FRN registered?

WJ16 FRN is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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