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AE16 RVC

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,489 mi
Last recorded163,489 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 163,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Play in nearside front top mount

Fail 20 Mar 2026 163,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Play in nearside front top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2025 145,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 144,502 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 126,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,288 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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AE16 RVC is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 RVC, 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 AE16 RVC registered?

AE16 RVC is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AE16 RVC safe to buy?

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