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Renault Trafic SL27 DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic SL27 DCI reliable? We analysed 761 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 761 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.7%
Typical Mileage
112,233mi
Annual Mileage
9,750mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic SL27 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 SL27 DCI.

Renault Trafic SL27 DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL27 DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Trafic SL27 DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL27 DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,807 mi/yr
Typical
9,750 mi/yr
Average
10,743 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,337 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL27 DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL27 DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
112,233 mi
75th Percentile
148,052 mi
95th Percentile
197,549 mi
Max Recorded
285,721 mi

How Does the Renault Trafic SL27 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 SL27 DCI THIS CAR 78.7% 761 112,233 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
Vauxhall Astra Design Turbo 91.7% 989 25,153 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL27 DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL27 DCI?

The Renault Trafic SL27 DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.7% across 761 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Trafic SL27 DCI owner drives around 9,750 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 SL27 DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL27 DCI reliable?
Based on 761 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL27 DCI has a 78.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL27 DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL27 DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL27 DCI does around 9,750 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL27 DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL27 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.