2010 Renault Trafic 2.5L Diesel · LT60 GAX

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in August 2025 at 111,404 miles, the preceding failure just nine days prior at 111,285 miles highlighted significant mechanical neglect. The presence of a critical failure on the offside front track rod end and the anti-roll bar linkage suggests that components were only addressed once they reached the point of imminent safety-critical failure. At 111,404 miles, this sixteen-year-old Renault Trafic averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a commercial vehicle. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 3,600 miles covered by August 2025. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber components and metal hardware, as evidenced by the recurring faults throughout the record. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and braking systems. The record shows recurring issues with steering linkage components, including track rod ends and anti-roll bar links, which progressed from slight play to a risk of detachment within twelve months. The tester also identified a corroded central rear brake pipe and a chafed nearside front brake hose, indicating a vulnerability to corrosion in the hydraulic lines. The buyer should verify the parking brake efficiency thoroughly, as it failed to meet requirements in two consecutive testing periods. The condition of the drivetrain boots also requires scrutiny, given the previous report of a cracked nearside inner drive shaft CV boot. Additionally, the history of an unsafe modification to the offside rear coil spring in 2024 suggests that previous repairs may have been non-standard. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural integrity and the state of suspension mounting points is essential to ensure that the corrosion noted on the brake pipes has not spread to the chassis.