2010 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · DN59 VEM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of progressive corrosion and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 154,818 miles, this followed a significant failure just two months prior. The September 2025 failure highlighted critical safety issues including a supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault and excessive corrosion on multiple brake pipes and rear axle swivel pins, suggesting that vital mechanical components are being allowed to deteriorate until they fail rather than being serviced proactively. At 154,818 miles, this sixteen-year-old Renault Trafic has averaged approximately 9,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical commercial or heavy-duty usage. The record shows consistent movement between annual tests, with roughly 3,300 miles covered between September 2024 and November 2025. However, the steady mileage does not offset the age-related wear, as evidenced by the persistent reports of general underside corrosion and structural deformation noted as far back as September 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire chassis and braking system. The recurring failure of corroded brake pipes across 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates a systemic issue with rust protection that may now require comprehensive replacement. Attention should also be paid to the rear suspension components, specifically the axle swivel pins and bushes which were flagged as excessively worn in the most recent failure. Furthermore, the previous deformation of the nearside integral body structure requires close monitoring to ensure structural integrity remains stable over time due to the vehicle's high mileage and age.