2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · WD16 NUB

The 2026-03-27 MOT at 100,768 miles passed without defects, establishing a stable baseline for the vehicle's current mechanical state. However, the 2024-03-26 failure indicates a clear deterioration trend, with the tester flagging multiple critical issues including a serious risk of detachment on the offside rear fog lamp and track rod end ball joints. While the 2025-03-03 test at 88,206 miles passed, the cumulative wear on the nearside mirrors and track components suggests that basic upkeep was skipped, leading to accelerated failure of the rear suspension and braking system. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has experienced a significant gap between the 2023-03-31 test at 67,222 miles and the 2024-03-26 failure at 77,438 miles, with the 2025-03-03 test at 88,206 miles falling between them. This gap of approximately 21,000 miles is disproportionate to the vehicle's 10-year age, suggesting that the owner may have driven at a higher speed or maintained the car less frequently than the 10,077 miles per year average. The rapid accumulation of these specific faults, particularly the nearside mirror damage and track ball joint wear, points to a pattern of neglect where components were not inspected regularly, leading to dangerous structural integrity risks. Consequently, a buyer must inspect the car for structural integrity of the rear suspension, brake discs, and alignment, as well as for corrosion on the fog lamp and track components. Given the recurring faults and the severe risk of detachment on the ball joints, the vehicle is not roadworthy for long-term driving due to the high probability of catastrophic failure. The owner should arrange for a professional service to inspect the suspension bushings, brake rotors, and alignment, as well as to remove the nearside mirrors and track components to prevent further damage and ensure the vehicle meets the required roadworthiness standards.