2020 Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy DCI A 2.0L Diesel · LC69 YGP

The vehicle presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, anchored by a clean pass on 4 February 2026 at 81,730 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result. The maintenance trend, however, is not uniformly clean. The 2025 test at 60,284 miles flagged multiple suspension and steering advisories alongside a tyre defect, suggesting a period of deferred attention before the most recent test returned a flawless outcome. The gap between the 2025 advisories and the 2026 clean sheet indicates either targeted repairs or replacement of worn components in the intervening twelve months. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of intensive use. The van has covered roughly 81,730 miles over six years, averaging approximately 13,622 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The jump from 60,284 miles in February 2025 to 81,730 miles in February 2026 alone accounts for 21,446 miles in a single year, a sharp acceleration that places elevated stress on consumables, drivetrain, and structural components. The record is otherwise consistent, with no significant gaps in test coverage, and the annual tests align with the MOT expiry cycle. The 2025 advisories warrant close physical inspection despite the subsequent clean result. Slight play was flagged in the offside track rod end ball joint and the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, both critical steering and suspension linkage points. A buyer should check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over speed bumps, and any perceptible vagueness in steering response that could indicate those joints have deteriorated again. The offside tyre cut noted in 2025, while not reaching the ply at the time, should prompt a thorough sidewall inspection, as damage can propagate under sustained high-mileage use. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage demands a careful structural and mechanical assessment. Inspect the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for wear, and examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or binding calipers, which are common under sustained load. Check the subframe, sills, and load floor for corrosion or cracking, particularly around mounting points. A compression test and exhaust emissions check will help confirm the diesel engine's condition under the stress this mileage imposes.