1986 Renault Trafic 2.1L Diesel · D651 SAR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the structural integrity shows a concerning trend of advancing corrosion. While it passed its most recent test in April 2022 at 75,071 miles, the history indicates a progression from minor sill corrosion in 2018 to critical structural failures in June 2020. Although the excessive corrosion at jacking points and spring hangers was repaired or addressed to allow subsequent passes, the recurring mentions of the integral body structure and valance suggests the metal remains vulnerable to ongoing environmental decay. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a forty-year-old vehicle, averaging under 1,900 miles per year. Between June 2020 and April 2022, the vehicle covered only 189 miles, moving from 74,882 to 75,071 miles. This suggests the vehicle sits for long periods or is used only for short trips. Such low usage often leads to secondary degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and fluid breakdown, which aligns with the pitted and scored brake discs noted in 2021. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the inner chassis, mounting points, and sills to ensure the previous repairs for the 2020 failures remain sound. Focus specifically on the areas around the inner integral structures where testers flagged excessive corrosion multiple times. The minor oil leak reported in 2021 also requires close monitoring to ensure it has not worsened into a significant mechanical failure. Given the four-year gap since the last recorded MOT, a fresh inspection is essential to verify the current state of the structural metal and braking components.