2012 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · PP02 LEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward neglect after years of clean records. While the most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 75,493 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure on the same day. The tester identified a failed nearside front headlamp alongside corroded rear brake pipes and suspension components. This indicates that the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related corrosion and wear that escaped previous inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old van, averaging approximately 5,392 miles per year. There is a significant three-year gap between March 2022 at 63,989 miles and July 2025 at 75,493 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 11,504 miles. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle may have spent long periods stationary, which often contributes to the degradation of rubber components and the onset of surface rust on metalwork as seen in the 2025 report. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly to determine the extent of the corrosion flagged in July 2025. Although the tester noted the component was not seriously weakened, the presence of grease on corroded brake pipes suggests an attempt to hide rust from the inspector. These pipes should be checked for thinning walls or pitting that could lead to sudden failure. Given the low mileage and high age, also inspect for perished rubber bushings and perished brake seals, which degrade over time regardless of distance driven.