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YF66 XBJ

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,380 mi
Last recorded173,380 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 XBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 173,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 163,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wing mirror glass slightly cracked N/S/F.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 163,479 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wing mirror glass slightly cracked N/S/F.

Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,923 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 115,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuseter missing from headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure, nearside securing bolt missing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,430 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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YF66 XBJ 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 YF66 XBJ, 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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YF66 XBJ is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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