2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · PN16 XDD

The 2016 Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 28 April 2026 at 159,753 miles, but the result paints a picture of a high-mileage work van that is only just holding together at the margins. The maintenance trend is borderline rather than reassuring. The tester noted a worn and pitted rear brake disc, a front coolant leak at the radiator, and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit on its outer edge. None of these are catastrophic failures, yet they cluster around cooling and braking systems that are critical on a vehicle carrying this much mileage. The pass is valid, but it is not a clean bill of health. Mileage accumulation has been consistently heavy, averaging roughly 15,975 miles per year over ten years. Between the March 2023 test at 124,598 miles and the March 2024 failure at 138,978 miles, the van covered 14,380 miles in twelve months. The pace held steady through to April 2025 at 152,190 miles, another 13,204 miles in thirteen months, before reaching 159,753 miles by April 2026, adding 7,563 miles in the final year. That final interval is noticeably shorter, which could indicate reduced use or a period of limited activity. The record itself is fairly complete with no major gaps, giving a reliable picture of wear patterns over time. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front cooling system and suspension components. The April 2026 advisory for a front coolant leak at the radiator warrants a close check of the radiator core, hoses, and thermostat housing for seepage or previous repairs. The 2024 failure for a fractured nearside front coil spring is particularly significant on a van of this age and mileage. Even though it was replaced in time for the March 2024 retest, the strut and bush wear flagged in March 2023 on the same side suggests the front end has taken sustained punishment. Inspect both front Macpherson strut top mounts, lower arms, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration. The rear brake disc wear noted in 2026 combined with repeated tyre advisories across multiple years points to a van that has been driven hard and serviced reactively rather than proactively. Check the rear calipers for binding and measure disc thickness before committing. Tyre wear has appeared as an advisory in three of the last four tests, affecting both inner and outer edges across axles. This pattern is consistent with worn suspension bushes, misaligned tracking, or simply a van that has spent years unladen on poor surfaces. The cracked windscreen noted in both 2024 and 2025 is cosmetic if it falls outside the driver's direct line of sight under MOT standards, but it remains a negotiation point. Overall, this Trafic has been kept roadworthy but not cherished. Any purchase should be priced to reflect pending front-end suspension work, cooling system attention, and the likelihood of further brake and tyre expenditure in the near term.