2008 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · K444 AAV

The 2008 Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 144,978 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the significant issues identified in the previous year have been addressed. However, the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. In March 2025, the vehicle failed on a wide array of critical items, including a fractured nearside rear coil spring, a cut offside front seat belt, and exposed tyre cords. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the frequency of major failures suggests components are often only replaced once they reach a breaking point. The vehicle has covered 144,978 miles over 18 years, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a van of this age. The mileage progression is steady, with annual intervals of roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles between recent tests. In the March 2025 test at 142,659 miles, the tester noted pitting and scoring on the offside front and nearside rear brake discs. These were not failures at that time but represented significant wear that likely required attention shortly after the major failure eight days prior. Recurring issues point tospecific vulnerabilities in the suspension and braking systems. Corrosion on the brake pipes was noted consistently between 2021, 2024, and 2025, indicating that the vehicle is prone to environmental degradation. The suspension has also shown a history of wear, with ball joints, steering rack joints, and springs flagged across 2017, 2022, and 2025. A buyer should specifically inspect the current state of the brake lines for corrosion and the integrity of the seat belt webbing, as the previous failures in these areas suggest they are known points of weakness on this specific vehicle.