2018 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · AY68 AHU

The March 31 2026 test passed, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the trend shows intermittent issues that have been addressed; the most recent test resolved the lighting and tyre wear flagged in the March 25 failure, suggesting the maintenance trend is improving after a brief worsening period. The vehicle has covered 62,688 miles by July 2026, averaging about 7,836 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an 8‑year‑old van. However, mileage spikes between 2021‑2022 (+9,846 miles) and 2022‑2023 (+10,600 miles) indicate periods of heavy use, while the interval from 2023‑2025 saw a slower accumulation of 4,419 miles, and the jump from 2025‑2026 (5,888 miles) suggests renewed intensive use; the relatively clean record from 2024‑2025 with only tyre wear noted points to a period of more regular, moderate driving. The repeated tyre wear close to the legal limit on both front wheels, first noted in 2025 and persisting through 2026, signals possible alignment or suspension issues that should be examined for worn bushes, ball joints, or mis‑aligned geometry. The 2025 advisory on the off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play and the 2021 note on thin off‑side front brake pads indicate that suspension components and brake wear items merit close inspection for play, excessive wear, or binding calipers. Additionally, the inoperative registration plate lamp and near‑side front tyre edge wear suggest checking the lighting wiring and tyre tread depth, while the absence of structural defect advisories in recent tests implies that rust or chassis integrity remains acceptable but should still be verified. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension linkage, brake pad thickness, tyre condition and alignment, verify the functionality of all exterior lighting, and assess the overall condition of the chassis for any hidden corrosion, as these elements reflect the documented trends and potential ongoing risks.