2007 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · CV07 YJJ

The Renault Trafic failed its most recent MOT on 2 August 2024 at 117,017 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend unclear due to a complete absence of recorded defects. Prior to that, the van passed on 12 July 2023 at 113,349 miles after a failed attempt two days earlier at 113,348 miles. The pattern of pass-fail-pass cycles in 2022 and 2023 suggests administrative or minor rectifiable issues rather than progressive mechanical decline, though the missing defect data prevents firm diagnosis. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,159 miles per year. The odometer moved only 4,499 miles between the April 2022 test at 112,515 miles and the July 2023 test at 113,349 miles, then 3,668 miles to the August 2024 failure at 117,017 miles. Such low annual accumulation implies long standing periods, which commonly accelerate corrosion on structural members and suspension bushes while leaving consumables like tyres and brake discs underused but aged. A buyer must physically inspect the Trafic before purchase given the unexplained 2024 failure. The DVSA log omits advisories, so the tester may have flagged worn coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions exceeding limits without digital capture. Check the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points for rust pitting from inactivity. Verify the brake discs and pads for seizing after low-mileage storage, and confirm the 2024 failure cause with the presenting garage. The clean 2023 pass at 113,349 miles offers mild reassurance, but the twin fail-pass pairs in 2022 and 2023 show previous owners deferred compliance until test day.