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YE16 AEF

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,539 mi
Last recorded153,539 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 AEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 153,539 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 153,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 134,138 miles

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))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 134,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 125,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,097 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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YE16 AEF is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE16 AEF, 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 YE16 AEF registered?

YE16 AEF is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is YE16 AEF safe to buy?

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