2006 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · H9 TPM

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 4 November 2024 at 109,017 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded. Prior to that pass, the van failed on 29 October 2024 at 109,015 miles, yet the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred in October 2023, when the Trafic failed on 12 October at 107,757 miles with no defects, then passed four days later on 16 October at the same mileage. The odometer shows 109,017 miles against a 2006 registration, equating to roughly 5,451 miles per year and marking this van as low mileage for its age. The records reveal minimal annual accumulation: 104,931 miles in October 2022, 107,757 by October 2023, and 109,017 by November 2024. Such low use over twenty years suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and corrosion on unused components. The sparse test history with clean defect sheets gives no evidence of rapid wear or neglected consumables, though the twin fail-with-no-defect entries imply the previous owner delayed proper submission rather than addressing faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's long dormant intervals. Standing vans of this era commonly develop binding calipers and surface rust on structural members even when MOT advisories are absent. The lack of recorded advisories across five tests means no recurring mechanical trend is visible, but the two unexplained failures warrant verification that the V5C and DVSA entries reflect genuine test outcomes. Given the clean defect record and stable low mileage, the Trafic shows no flagged structural or mechanical risk in the official data. Prospective purchasers should nonetheless confirm underbody condition and tyre sidewall integrity, as these degrade with age irrespective of MOT pass results.