2006 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · PK06 ADU

The Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 7 May 2026 at 199,394 miles, but the tester logged front and rear brake discs worn and pitted, a near-side rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease, and both rear service brakes binding but not excessively. The maintenance trend is stable yet concerning: structural corrosion defects that caused failures in 2022 and 2023 have since been addressed to pass standard, yet brake wear and binding persist across every recent test. The vehicle remains road legal but carries unresolved consumable and mechanical degradation. Recorded mileage rose from 195,291 in October 2022 to 198,667 in November 2023, then to 199,394 by May 2026. That equates to roughly 3,100 miles in the first thirteen months and only 727 miles across the thirty months since. The annual average of 9,970 miles tracks typical use for a twenty-year-old van, yet the near-static period after 2023 suggests extended standing or very light local running, which accelerates corrosion and brake seizing on idle components. Recurring faults demand physical verification before purchase. The off-side front constant velocity boot showed severe deterioration from 2022 through 2023 and the steering rack inner joint played at the same tests; confirm both remain sealed and tight. Rear brake pipes and outrigger corrosion failed the van in 2022, and the May 2026 test still flagged a greased corroded rear pipe, so inspect all hydraulic lines and chassis mounts for holing. Brake discs have worn pitted since at least 2023 and rear calipers bound excessively in 2022, with mild binding noted again in 2026. The buyer should strip and measure disc thickness, free the rear calipers, and check the shock absorbers for the oil misting first seen in 2022. Tyres sat on the legal limit in 2023 but passed clean in 2026, implying renewal; verify date codes and tread across all axles.