2006 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · SH56 GAU

The Renault Trafic’s most recent MOT test, conducted on 18 November 2021 at 109,814 miles, remains valid for just three days before today’s date. The vehicle passed without any recorded defects or advisories, though the identical mileage on the fail entry (109,810 miles) suggests a rare administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. No further tests appear in the DVSA record, meaning the vehicle has not undergone a roadworthiness check for nearly five years. This prolonged gap is concerning, as it precludes any verification of wear patterns in critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake binding—areas that typically degrade predictably over time. The recorded mileage of 109,814 miles over approximately 20 years equates to an average of around 5,500 miles annually, which is unusually low for a commercial van of this age. The near-identical mileage on consecutive tests in November 2021 implies either a brief period of inactivity or a lapse in mileage recording. Such low usage could mitigate some wear, but it also raises questions about storage conditions—prolonged standing risks corrosion, particularly in the underbody, wheel arches, and suspension components. Without intervening MOTs, there is no evidence of proactive maintenance, leaving potential issues undocumented. Given the lack of recent testing, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, focusing on worn or cracked bushes, corroded coil springs, and binding calipers. The brakes, while not flagged in the MOT, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or corrosion on the discs and pads, especially if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly for rust penetration in the sills, wheel arches, and subframe, which can compromise safety without visible surface corrosion. The absence of advisories in the last test does not guarantee these areas are sound—only that they were not severe enough to fail at that time.