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AB16 PMD

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,856 mi
Last recorded180,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 PMD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 180,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end??? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 150,262 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 150,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 122,108 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 122,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 98,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 98,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,070 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 59,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 46,913 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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AB16 PMD is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 AB16 PMD, 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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AB16 PMD is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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