2019 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · MD19 XOR

This Renault Trafic presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT in March 2026 at 82,044 miles passed, but the tester flagged four advisories, indicating a shift from the clean bills of health seen in 2024 and 2025. The trend is not sharply worsening, but it does suggest the vehicle has recently required more attention to remain compliant. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint showing slight play points to normal wear on a front-end component that endures constant stress. More telling is the recurrence of tyre advisories. The nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit appeared in both the 2023 and 2026 tests, suggesting a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue is causing uneven wear rather than simple neglect. The rear tyres showing cracking or perishing in 2026 further indicates the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to the elements. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a working van of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 42,701 miles in May 2022 to 82,044 miles in March 2026, averaging roughly 11,700 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT history that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for long periods, which aligns with the steady component wear observed. The clean tests in 2024 and 2025 at 56,730 and 63,528 miles respectively show the van was well-maintained through its middle years, making the cluster of advisories in the latest test more notable by contrast. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recurring nearside front tyre wear demands a close check of the tracking, suspension bushes, and condition of the strut top mounts. The slight play in the offside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is a minor wear item now, but it should be monitored as it can deteriorate quickly under load. The rear brake advisories from 2023, involving fluctuating service brake performance and a worn nearside rear disc, were not flagged in the 2026 test, suggesting they were addressed. Still, a test drive should confirm the rear brakes operate smoothly without binding or uneven pull. The cracking rear tyres are a replacement item, not a structural concern, but their condition hints at how the van was stored. Inspect the rear subframe and load floor for any corrosion or deformation, as panel vans of this age can suffer from water ingress and fatigue in structural areas that MOTs do not always fully expose.