2017 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · UV14 LET

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent test on January 7, 2026, at 118,721 miles. Following a failure in December 2023, the Trafic undergone two consecutive inspections without any recorded defects or advisories. This suggests that the issues identified in 2023 were successfully rectified and that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards under its current ownership. The mileage profile reflects consistent high usage for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 13,200 miles per annum. There was a significant surge of 18,423 miles recorded between December 2022 and December 2023, followed by another 18,417 miles in the twelve months leading to the December 2024 test. This rapid rate of accumulation indicates the vehicle was likely used for heavy commercial duties or long-distance commuting, which places accelerated mechanical stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking system compared to lower-mileage counterparts. Given the high mileage and the nature of the vehicle, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody. While the MOT record shows no current defects, high-mileage Renault vans often suffer from corrosion on the mounting points and exhaust hangers. A buyer should specifically check for play in the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components typically reach their service limit around this mileage. The state of the brake discs and the thickness of the pads are also critical, as the consistent high usage pattern often leads to uneven wear or binding calipers.