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Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI reliable? We analysed 8,952 real MOT tests across 2,707 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,952 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.0%
Typical Mileage
55,478mi
Annual Mileage
11,553mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI.

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.7%
2022
81.9%
2021
81%
2020
81.5%
2019

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,190 mi/yr
Typical
11,553 mi/yr
Average
13,529 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,961 mi/yr

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 56 85.7% 25,754 35,490 55,789
2021 3,556 81.9% 34,218 51,965 75,896
2020 3,073 81.0% 37,441 57,176 80,786
2019 1,674 81.5% 38,659 58,270 84,421

How Long Does a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Last?

Based on 2,707 Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
55,478 mi
75th Percentile
80,030 mi
95th Percentile
122,696 mi
Max Recorded
551,672 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

85.7% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

Year to avoid
2020

81.0% MOT pass rate from 3,073 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 56 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI THIS CAR 82.0% 8,952 55,478 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
Mcc Smart Pulse Softouch Auto 71.8% 4,179 49,781 mi 24 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI?

The Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% across 8,952 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI owner drives around 11,553 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI reliable?
Based on 8,952 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI has a 82.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI does around 11,553 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI is 2022 with a 85.7% pass rate across 56 tests.