2018 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · WN68 CZM

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2018 Renault Trafic was conducted on 1 November 2024 and resulted in a PASS with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. The previous test, just four days earlier on 28 October 2024, is listed as a FAILED entry but again with no defects recorded, which strongly suggests an administrative or procedural withdrawal rather than a mechanical failure, particularly given the immediate re-test pass. Looking at the broader pattern, the vehicle has passed every annual MOT since 2021 without any recorded advisories, which indicates a consistently stable and well-maintained presentation at test. There is no evidence from the record of recurring or developing defect trends, and the clean sheet on the most recent pass gives a positive, if narrow, baseline of mechanical condition. With approximately 94,064 miles recorded over eight years, this Trafic averages around 11,758 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a commercial light van of this age and is consistent with regular working use rather than long-term standing or excessive motorway mileage. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage progression visible across the MOT history, which suggests the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than laid up for extended periods. While this annual figure is not high enough to indicate severe wear on major drivetrain components, it is more than sufficient to have consumed a significant proportion of the lifespan of common service items such as brake pads, brake discs, clutch components, and tyres, all of which should be physically verified rather than assumed sound purely on the basis of mileage. Given the clean MOT history but the vehicle's age and working-van profile, a prospective buyer should conduct a focused physical inspection covering several age- and mileage-related wear points. The tyres should be examined closely for both tread depth and, importantly, for sidewall perishing or cracking, as light commercial vehicles used intermittently or kept under cover can suffer accelerated rubber degradation from age independent of mileage. Equally, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for signs of corrosion, pitting, or seizing, particularly if the van has at times stood unused, as binding calipers are a common cause of uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings, and feel for vibration or shudder through the brake pedal to detect warped discs. Beyond the mechanical running gear, attention should turn to the items that degrade with calendar age rather than mileage, as these will not be reflected in the MOT record. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries in commercial vans often suffer from repeated deep discharge cycles and can fail without warning on a vehicle of this age. Brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox or clutch hydraulic fluid should all be assumed to be due for renewal based on time rather than mileage, and the service book should be verified for regular stamp intervals, particularly the timing belt or chain service schedule applicable to the specific engine variant. Finally, the underside should be examined for any signs of oil or fluid leakage, corrosion to structural components, and exhaust integrity, as these are areas where an MOT advisory would not necessarily appear until the condition is well advanced.