2016 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · WH16 AEN

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test on August 29, 2025 at 152,783 miles followed a failure one day prior for a structurally compromised nearside rear tyre and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While the vehicle is currently legal for the road, the recurring failures regarding safety-critical lighting and components suggest that faults are often only addressed once they reach the point of failure. The mileage profile indicates heavy usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per annum. There is a significant acceleration in usage between March 2023 and August 2025, where the vehicle covered over 51,000 miles in just over two years. This high-intensity operation cycle places considerable demands on the drivetrain and suspension. The gap between the July 2019 and March 2021 tests shows a period of lower activity, but the current trend suggests the vehicle is now being used in a demanding commercial capacity. A buyer must specifically scrutinise the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a history of wear in track rod ends and anti-roll bar bushes. The 2022 and 2024 failures for excessive play in the track rod ends indicate that the steering components are prone to rapid degradation. Additionally, the persistent airbag warning light that appeared in both 2023 and 2024 requires a professional diagnostic check to ensure the supplementary restraint system has been properly rectified rather than merely reset. The engine-level oil leak noted in 2021 should be re-examined to ensure it has not worsened over the last 80k miles miles. Given the high mileage and the previous damage to the exhaust silencer and mounts, a physical inspection of the exhaust system for corrosion or instability is necessary. The structural integrity of the nearside front inner wing, which was damaged in 2021, should also be checked for hidden corrosion or poor repair work resulting from that impact.