2019 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · RA11 ARM

This Renault Trafic has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, with the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-08 confirming no defects at 52,829 miles. The absence of advisories or failures in the last two tests suggests the vehicle has been maintained consistently within legal limits, though the lack of recorded issues does not preclude hidden wear. The 2023 entry is anomalous—two tests on the same date with identical mileage and no defects—likely an administrative duplication rather than a mechanical anomaly. The 2024 test, just over a year prior, also passed without comment, reinforcing a pattern of compliance with MOT standards. The mileage progression reveals an irregular but not alarming usage pattern. Between 2022 and 2023, the vehicle jumped from 58,448 to 60,121 miles in under four months, averaging over 3,000 miles per month—a rate that could accelerate wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components. However, the subsequent drop to 44,863 miles by 2024-08-23 suggests a period of reduced use, possibly storage or lower mileage operation. The current mileage of 52,829 miles, combined with the 2019 registration, indicates roughly 7,500 miles annually, which is typical for a commercial van of this age. No extended gaps in testing are apparent, but the rapid mileage spike in 2023 warrants scrutiny of high-wear items. Given the lack of MOT-recorded faults, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension integrity, particularly the rear axle and coil springs, given the sudden mileage increase in 2023. Binding or uneven brake calipers were never flagged, but the rear brakes should be checked for excessive pad wear or corrosion, especially if the vehicle was stored with wet brakes. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns are critical—failing twice on tread in prior tests (if any) would have been noted, but uneven wear could indicate alignment or suspension issues. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should be inspected, as commercial vans are prone to salt and moisture damage. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are clear, so visual and tactile assessment is essential.