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YM16 ABU

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 ABU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 97,208 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both anti roll bar links have minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 91,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both anti roll bar links have minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 76,941 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,752 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,752 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,480 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 24,480 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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YM16 ABU is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YM16 ABU, 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 YM16 ABU registered?

YM16 ABU is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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