2019 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · NJ19 XPF

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status appears stable following its most recent pass on 16 March 2026 at 98,756 miles. While the vehicle passed the test, the tester flagged a near-side front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. This follows a period of clean results in 2025, suggesting that while the vehicle is being maintained sufficiently to pass annual inspections, minor wear in the suspension components is beginning to emerge. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2019 vehicle, averaging approximately 14,108 miles per year. The records show consistent usage, with the distance increasing from 62,076 miles in February 2022 to 98,756 miles in March 2026. This steady increase indicates regular commercial or long-distance use rather than intermittent or short-trip driving. The rapid accumulation of over 15,000 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests aligns with this high-utilization pattern. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The 2024 test at 78,043 miles identified damaged Macpherson strut mountings on both sides, and the most recent 2026 test indicates play in a ball joint. These findings suggest the front end is experiencing significant wear. It is also prudent to inspect the rear shock absorbers, as the 2023 failure at 71,117 miles specifically noted a serious fluid leak on the offside rear unit. The braking history shows a single failure in February 2023 due to thin offside rear brake pads. While this was resolved, the general trend of suspension and tyre wear, such as the edge wear noted in 2024, suggests the vehicle has been subjected to heavy road use. Checking the condition of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and shock absorbers during a viewing is essential to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the last MOT.