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Y16 SOS

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,725 mi
Last recorded44,725 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SOS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,289 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 37,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Brake light not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 37,997 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Brake light not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 35,595 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 35,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,496 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres 3mm

front tyres cut but not to cord

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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Y16 SOS is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 Y16 SOS, 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 Y16 SOS registered?

Y16 SOS is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is Y16 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 SOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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