2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · RK16 XME

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed on 13 March 2026 at 51,511 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior. The most recent failure identified a major front exhaust leak, thin brake pads on both axles, and play in both anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. This suggests that faults are only addressed when they threaten an MOT certificate rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 5,151 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 45,921 miles and March 2025 at 49,159 miles, the vehicle covered only 3,738 miles in a year. However, low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings, which may be evidenced by the fractured nearside rear coil spring recorded in March 2025 at 49,158 miles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the exhaust system to ensure the EGR gas leak has been fully rectified and not merely masked. The recurring mention of anti-roll bar linkage play and the previous spring failure indicate that suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. Given the thin rear brake pads noted in the March 2026 test, the condition of the brake discs should be checked for scoring or excessive wear, as the pads were allowed to run close to the limit.