2018 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · MF68 NTD

The 2018 Renault Trafic has maintained a clean MOT history since its most recent test on 4 October 2025, with no defects recorded at 125,362 miles. This suggests the vehicle has passed all mandatory checks for brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, and structural integrity without fail. The consistency of passing marks—five consecutive tests spanning nearly four years—indicates no recurring or escalating issues that would warrant advisory or fail conditions. However, the lack of defects does not preclude wear beyond MOT thresholds, particularly in areas like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake caliper binding, which are not always tested to failure but can degrade progressively. The mileage progression reveals a steady accumulation of approximately 12,000 miles annually, which is above average for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2022 and 2023 tests, the vehicle covered 9,810 miles in just over a year, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged storage. The absence of any failed tests during this period implies that the owner—or owners—have not neglected critical maintenance, though the high mileage does necessitate closer scrutiny of high-wear components. Notably, the duplicate entry for August 2022—one pass and one fail—appears anomalous and may indicate a system error rather than a genuine failure, as no defects were recorded. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear axle bushes and coil springs, which are prone to fatigue at this mileage. Brake discs and calipers, while not failing in tests, may exhibit uneven wear or binding, especially if the vehicle has been used heavily. The absence of corrosion advisories does not rule out hidden rust in wheel arches or subframes, so structural integrity should be checked for signs of deterioration. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions controls, though passing, warrant verification that catalytic converters and oxygen sensors remain functional, as these are common failure points in diesel vehicles of this age.