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Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI reliable? We analysed 7,801 real MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,801 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.0%
Typical Mileage
58,966mi
Annual Mileage
12,470mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ 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 SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI.

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82.5%
2022
78.3%
2021
80.7%
2020
81%
2019

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ 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
7,464 mi/yr
Typical
12,470 mi/yr
Average
13,939 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,847 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 97 82.5% 40,462 53,002 67,360
2021 3,873 78.3% 39,391 56,965 78,816
2020 2,317 80.7% 38,828 59,889 83,312
2019 1,134 81.0% 43,424 62,246 85,880

How Long Does a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Last?

Based on 2,426 Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,966 mi
75th Percentile
81,848 mi
95th Percentile
122,918 mi
Max Recorded
538,892 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI

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

Best year
2022

82.5% MOT pass rate from 97 tests

Year to avoid
2021

78.3% MOT pass rate from 3,873 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.5% across 97 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.3% — 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 SL28 B-ness+ 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 SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI THIS CAR 80.0% 7,801 58,966 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
Honda Cbf 1000 A-6 88% 7,118 21,629 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI?

The Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.0% across 7,801 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 SL28 B-ness+ 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 SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI owner drives around 12,470 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 SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI reliable?
Based on 7,801 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI has a 80.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI does around 12,470 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ 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 SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness+ Energy DCI is 2022 with a 82.5% pass rate across 97 tests.