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YF16 XEB

2016 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,154 mi
Last recorded152,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 XEB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 152,154 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 152,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 139,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint cover

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 130,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,680 miles

anti slip rubber

front pads

nailo/s/r tyre

screw n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,680 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti slip rubber

front pads

nailo/s/r tyre

screw n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,749 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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YF16 XEB is a 2016 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF16 XEB, 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 YF16 XEB registered?

YF16 XEB is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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