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A16 GMM

2018 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,078 mi
Last recorded165,078 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GMM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 165,078 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,398 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 150,387 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 132,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,564 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 84,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in parts + both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades begining to deteriorate

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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A16 GMM is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 A16 GMM, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 GMM registered?

A16 GMM is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 September 2018.

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