2016 Renault Trafic SL27 Sport NAV Engy DCI 1.6L Diesel · DC16 KXD

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 September 2025 at 83,462 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a fail on 15 September 2023 at 75,400 miles that was immediately retested and passed eight days later on 23 September 2023 at 75,729 miles, with no defects listed on either certificate. This suggests an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault, and the overall record shows no worsening pattern. The van has covered 83,462 miles over roughly ten years, an average of about 8,346 miles per year, which is typical for a 2016 light commercial. Mileage advanced from 67,575 in August 2022 to 75,729 by September 2023, then to 79,228 in August 2024 and 83,462 in September 2025, a steady 3,500 to 4,500 miles annually with no sudden accumulation or long dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition despite the clean sheet. The 2023 fail with no recorded defect warrants checking the DVSA failure reason if available, as it may relate to a recalled item or documentation issue rather than wear. Given the age, examine coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre sidewall cracking that a pass with no advisories would not capture. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the vehicle to a basic pass standard without deferring consumable replacement to failure. The absence of recurring advisories implies reasonable upkeep, though the lack of flagged minor wear means a fresh tester may yet identify items the prior tests overlooked.