Renault TRAFFIC TB 13
Built: 1989 · Series: TRAFFIC
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Renault Trafic – 3.5-tonne class van with common-rail diesels: 1.6 to 2.5-litre displacement, gross weights from 2,670 to 3,500 kg
The Renault Trafic is a medium-payload van introduced in 1980 that, since its second generation from 2001, has been built in partnership with Opel/Vauxhall (as the Vivaro) and, for a time, with Nissan (as the Primastar). The suffixes L2H1 and L2/H1 in designations such as "TRAFFIC T29 L2/H1 2,5 DCI 84KW" follow the shared cross-manufacturer coding logic for wheelbase/length (L) and roof height (H) of the body variants, while "dCi" denotes the common-rail diesel engines.
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The register lists 9 versions with four-cylinder diesel engines of 1,598 to 2,499 cc. Kerb weights run from 1,520 to 2,659 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,670 to 3,500 kg; widths run from 1,780 to 2,210 mm.
As a 3.5-tonne-class delivery vehicle, the Trafic targets tradespeople, courier services and small businesses and competes directly with the Volkswagen Transporter/Crafter, the Ford Transit Custom and the Mercedes-Benz Vito. Its close technical kinship with the Opel Vivaro and Nissan Primastar provides a wide range of body variants, from panel van to combi.
When buying a used example, checks should include corrosion on the sliding-door tracks and load-sill area, the condition of the timing belt or chain depending on engine variant, and possible faults in the common-rail injection system. The clutch and dual-clutch transmission (where fitted) should be tested for smooth gear changes. Parts are well supported through the broad Renault, Opel and Nissan distribution network, as the technology is shared across the three brands.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Trafic, Renault (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,780 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,520 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Renault TRAFFIC TB 13 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,520 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Renault TRAFFIC TB 13?
2,700 kg.
What engine does the Renault TRAFFIC TB 13 have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Renault TRAFFIC TB 13 built?
Production years: 1989.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
TRAFFIC
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TRAFFIC 1.9 DCI
TRAFFIC 2.0DCI
TRAFFIC EL
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TRAFFIC TA23
TRAFFIC, 1.6 DCI 125 T29 L2H1
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