2011 RENAULT TRAFIC2.0L Diesel

The 2011 Renault Trafic presents a stable roadworthiness profile in its most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 164,471 miles, which passed with no defects recorded. This follows three years of clean passes since 2023, 2024, and 2025. However, the record from April 2024 reveals a significant failure regarding the braking system. The tester identified a leaking and excessively corroded nearside front-to-rear brake pipe located above the fuel tank, alongside imbalanced rear brakes across the axle. The fact that these issues were rectified for the subsequent tests suggests the owner addressed critical safety failures once they were flagged during inspection. At 164,471 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern appears regular, with tests generally conducted annually between 1,000 and 1,500 miles. There is a notable gap between the 2021 and 2023 tests where the vehicle failed initially due to excessive smoke preventing an emissions test. This period of neglect, combined with reports of deteriorated CV boots and an exhaust leak, indicates a phase where preventative maintenance was deferred until mechanical failure forced intervention. The mechanical history shows a recurring trend of corrosion and wear on braking and steering components. Brake pipe corrosion was noted as early as 2017 and 2018, peaking in 2024, suggesting the vehicle is susceptible to environmental-related damage. Similarly, track rod end joints showed play multiple times between 2019 and 2021. A buyer should perform a thorough inspection of the chassis for hidden structural rust and verify the condition of the brake lines to ensure the previous corrosion issues are not prone to immediate return.