2019 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · WA19 OLV

The Renault Trafic presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 97,467 miles passed, but the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joint(s). This is a recurring theme. Looking back, advisories have tracked through the front suspension and steering components for years, from anti-roll bar ball joint play in March 2025 at 86,357 miles to the current steering rack wear. The trend is not catastrophic, but it is persistent. Basic consumable upkeep appears inconsistent. Two front tyres were worn close to the legal limit in the 2025 test, and the 2024 test flagged a severely deteriorated CV boot on the offside front driveshaft joint at 72,667 miles. These are not isolated incidents. They point to a vehicle that has been driven hard and serviced reactively rather than preventatively. Mileage accumulation tells its own story. The van has covered roughly 13,924 miles per year over seven years, which is high for its age. The annual jumps are significant: 14,951 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, 12,221 miles between 2023 and 2024, 13,690 miles between 2024 and 2025, and 11,110 miles between 2025 and 2026. This is sustained commercial or long-distance use. The current mileage of 97,467 is recorded as of March 2026, just three months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the vehicle has likely seen very little use since its last test. That short gap is worth noting. A van sitting idle for months can develop its own issues, from brake surface corrosion to tyre flat-spotting. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front end. The steering rack inner joint play flagged in March 2026 needs immediate attention. Worn rack joints affect steering precision and can fail suddenly. Inspect the inner tie rod boots for splits and grease loss. The 2025 advisory for nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint play suggests the drop links and bushings need checking for slop. Jack the front end and check for movement at the hub. The CV boot failure in 2024 at 72,667 miles raises a question. Was the joint replaced, or was the boot only? If the driveshaft joint was not replaced, expect clicking on full lock. Check the offside front driveshaft for play and boot condition.