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WJ16 FRO

2016 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,915 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Spare wheel: carrier corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,156 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside spring location plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside spring location plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))

spare wheel & spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,533 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside slight corroded lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,534 miles

Front offside & nearside brake discs have corroded vents

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

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

tow bar bracket slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,534 miles

tow bar bracket slightly corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Front offside & nearside brake discs have corroded vents

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,655 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 FRO is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

WJ16 FRO is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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