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YF16 XSL

2016 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,585 mi
Last recorded137,585 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 XSL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,585 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,168 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 118,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,380 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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YF16 XSL is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

YF16 XSL is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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