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Y44 BUL

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 BUL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,805 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 69,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right incorrect headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,896 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 51,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,104 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,829 miles

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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Y44 BUL is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y44 BUL, 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 Y44 BUL registered?

Y44 BUL is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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