2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · CU04 JOB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 93,168 miles showed a pass with minor advisories regarding discoloured indicators and a worn anti-roll bar bush, the previous year reveals significant mechanical lapses. In August 2024, the vehicle failed on multiple critical points including suspension components and engine management faults, suggesting that major repairs are only addressed once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 18,000 miles between the August 2023 test at 56,382 miles and the August 2024 test at 74,460 miles. This period of heavy use correlates with the subsequent failure of wear-related items such as the track rod end and the fractured coil spring, indicating that the vehicle is subjected to significant mechanical stress between its annual inspections intervals. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the track rod end and anti-roll bar bush have appeared as recurring issues. The fractured offside rear coil spring noted in 2024 necessitates a check of the remaining suspension springs for similar signs of fatigue or heavy corrosion. Furthermore, the inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp reported in 2024 is a serious concern; the buyer must verify that this fault code was properly cleared and that no hidden emissions issues remain active in the engine management system. The thin rear brake pads flagged during that same 2024 failure should also be checked to ensure they have been replaced with sufficient life remaining.