2002 RENAULT TRAFIC1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile due to a complete lack of testing data for the past nine years. The last recorded test in May 2017 at 203,778 miles showed a pass following an initial failure for an SRS warning lamp and a tight steering system. While the vehicle met the minimum standards at that time, the absence of any MOT records since 2017 means the current mechanical and structural integrity of the van is unknown. The maintenance trend cannot be classified as stable or improving because the data ceased nearly a decade ago. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year over the three-year period recorded between 2014 and 2017. Between May 2014 and May 2017, the vehicle covered roughly 11,000 miles, which suggests steady but predictable usage. However, the high cumulative mileage of over 200,000 miles on a 24-year-old chassis indicates significant wear on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension bushings, regardless of how low the annual average might seem. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, which is a common failure point for this generation of Renault Trafic. The 2014 advisory regarding a nears track rod end ball joint and the 2017 failure for tight steering suggest that the steering and suspension components have historically suffered from wear. The SRS system fault noted in 2017 also requires a diagnostic check to ensure the airbag and alarm systems remain functional. Given the nine-year gap in records, the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and significant structural rust in the sills or floor pans is extremely high.