2006 Renault Trafic SL27 DCI 100 1.9L Diesel · KEZ 7809

The 2006 Renault Trafic SL27 DCI 100 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 24 October 2023 at 177,983 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is not an isolated event. It follows a consistent pattern of passes with no advisories or failures stretching back through the 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2018 tests. The trend is firmly stable, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that consistently meets the minimum roadworthiness threshold without any recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by the tester. The mileage accumulation is notably linear and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2018 test at 147,088 miles and the 2023 test at 177,983 miles, the vehicle covered 30,895 miles over five years, averaging approximately 6,179 miles per year. This is slightly below the vehicle's overall lifetime average of roughly 8,899 miles per year, suggesting a period of lighter use or potentially longer periods of standing in recent years. A significant gap exists in the record between October 2021 and October 2023, with no test recorded for 2022 until November. This two-year gap without a recorded test is a notable break in the otherwise annual pattern and warrants clarification from the seller regarding the vehicle's use and storage during that period. Despite the clean MOT history, the absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough in-person inspection focusing on components that degrade with age and mileage, not just those that cause immediate test failures. Pay close attention to the structural integrity of the chassis and load floor, as corrosion can develop internally or in areas not always visible during a standard MOT. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration, and check the condition of the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding. Given the gap in the MOT record, verifying the service history for cambelt, fluid changes, and general mechanical upkeep is essential to confirm the vehicle's long-term care beyond its recent test passes.