2021 Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI 2.0L Diesel · SC21 TFV

The 2021 Renault Trafic SL28 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 5 June 2025 at 24,841 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 27 June 2024 at 22,869 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories or failures. Two consecutive clean passes indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent roadworthy standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by the testing regime. The mileage pattern warrants closer scrutiny. Over the five years since registration, the van has covered just 24,841 miles, averaging approximately 4,968 miles per year. This is notably low for a commercial vehicle of this type. Between the two recorded MOT entries, the van accumulated 1,972 miles over the 343-day interval from June 2024 to June 2025, confirming continued but very light use. Such low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on consumable components like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, but prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own risks, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust system and underbody. Prospective buyers should carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that low-mileage vans are particularly susceptible to. Check the tyre sidewalls for perishing and date stamps, as original rubber may have aged beyond safe limits regardless of remaining tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, especially on the rear axle where parking brake mechanisms can seize during extended stationary periods. Examine the exhaust system for internal condensation corrosion and the underbody and sills for surface rust that may not yet constitute a structural concern but could develop if left untreated. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it only reflects the vehicle's condition on two specific test dates. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains essential to verify the condition of the drivetrain, steering geometry, and suspension components that may deteriorate through age rather than mileage. The absence of flagged defects in the official record is a positive indicator, not a guarantee of long-term reliability.