2006 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · PK06 AAV

The Renault Trafic presented a valid pass at its most recent examination on 30 September 2024 at 277,709 miles, with the tester noting slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints. This outcome signals a stabilising maintenance trend after the multiple defects recorded in 2022 and 2023, though the emergence of steering linkage wear warrants monitoring. The vehicle remains roadworthy per the latest test but carries age-related advisories rather than critical failures. The recorded mileages show a high-but-not-abusive accumulation for a 2006 panel van. It covered 250,087 miles by 26 September 2022, rose to 265,929 by 25 September 2023, and reached 277,709 by 30 September 2024, averaging roughly 13,900 miles per year overall. The supplied history lacks entries before 2022, leaving earlier care unverified. Recent annual increments of 15,842 and 11,780 miles indicate consistent commercial use without sudden spikes. The 22 September 2022 failure exposed serious neglect: the tester condemned offside front tyre tread below 1.6mm, inoperative parking brakes on both rear sides, thin front brake pads, and failed position lamps. The owner rectified these within four days for the pass on 26 September 2022, yet the pattern of failing on basic consumables and lighting suggests intermittent upkeep. The September 2023 test again failed on stop lamp and washer fluid before same-day correction, leaving an offside front clack noise under braking as an advisory that persisted into later records. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension arms and ball joints for excessive movement, given the 2024 advisory. The offside front braking assembly demands attention for the clack noise, likely indicating a worn caliper slide or disc irregularity. Both rear parking brake mechanisms require functional verification despite no recent failure, and tyre tread depth plus all lamp circuits must be checked. Given 277,709 miles, examine subframe and chassis legs for corrosion and assess drivetrain wear, as the MOT record does not cover internal engine condition.