2006 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · PY06 LHE

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-09 showed a pass with three minor issues: an upper stop lamp not functioning, a corroded nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease, and a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. These align with recurring problems seen in earlier MOTs, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The vehicle’s 160,171 miles are typical for its 20-year age, averaging about 8,009 miles annually. This mileage suggests regular use rather than prolonged inactivity, but it does not confirm whether the vehicle has been subjected to heavy wear or light usage. A pattern of corrosion on brake pipes and anti-roll bar components is evident across multiple MOTs, including the 2024-07-19 pass and the 2024-07-17 failure. The 2024 failure also highlighted excessive wear on ball joints and body structure corrosion, which were not repeated in the 2025 pass. However, the 2025 MOT still noted the same brake pipe corrosion and anti-roll bar dust cover issue, indicating these problems persist. Brake disc wear and thin brake pads have also recurred, pointing to potential neglect in routine inspections or repairs. The trend shows some improvement: the 2025 MOT avoided the severe structural corrosion and ball joint failures recorded in 2024, suggesting repairs may have been addressed. However, the persistence of similar issues implies ongoing maintenance is required.