2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · BN66 RBU

This Renault Trafic presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 May 2025 at 38,700 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That result caps a five-year run of consecutive clean tests stretching back to September 2021. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the evidence of the record, improving in the sense that no faults have ever been flagged across the entire documented history. For a commercial vehicle of this age, that is an unusually unblemished record. The mileage profile tells a specific story. Between the September 2021 test at 21,020 miles and the May 2025 test at 38,700 miles, the van covered roughly 17,680 miles in just under four years, averaging around 4,400 miles per year. That is low for a working van but consistent with the overall lifetime average of approximately 3,870 miles per year. The annual increments are steady: 4,624 miles between 2021 and 2022, 2,773 miles between 2022 and 2023, 2,124 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 8,159 miles between 2024 and 2025. The jump in the most recent year is notable but not alarming. It may reflect a change in use pattern or a single longer period of activity. There are no suspicious gaps in the test record, with annual tests completed consistently each year. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vans that stand idle for extended periods can develop issues that MOT tests do not always catch. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles used infrequently and can cause binding or uneven braking under load. Check the condition of all tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, as age-related deterioration matters more than tread depth on a van that covers few miles. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear or corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been parked on uneven ground. Underneath, look for any signs of structural rust on the chassis rails, cross-members, and around mounting points. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at joints and flexi-pipes. Finally, verify that all load-area fixings, sliding door mechanisms, and tailgate struts operate correctly, as these components suffer disproportionately on vans that see intermittent rather than daily use.