2018 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · FH18 NLZ

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following the May 2025 test cycle, with a clean pass recorded at 34,063 miles on 23 May 2025. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no advisories or defects across the five-year MOT span from 2022 to 2025. The single failure on 22 May 2025 at 34,055 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, corrected within one day for the subsequent pass. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old 2018 van. The record shows 18,715 miles at the June 2022 test, rising to 21,488 by May 2023, 26,765 by May 2024, and 34,063 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 4,258 miles per year, with even yearly increments of about 5,000 to 7,500 miles and no dormant gaps or sudden accumulation. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though low use can mask perished rubber components from standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age. The MOT data flags no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission issues, yet DVSA tests do not strip components. Check underneath for structural integrity and rust on chassis rails. Verify the May 2025 failure cause with the test station, as the nil-defect entry is unusual. Confirm tyre sidewall condition and wiper blade wear, typical on low-mileage vans left exposed. The previous owner appears to have maintained basic statutory testing without recorded shortcuts.