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

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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI reliable? We analysed 3,288 real MOT tests across 2,218 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,288 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.5%
Typical Mileage
45,806mi
Annual Mileage
8,269mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI Number Plates

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

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

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

76.7%
2023
78.7%
2022

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20

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

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,553 mi/yr
Typical
8,269 mi/yr
Average
11,448 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,125 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue 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 + Blue DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 1,089 76.7% 29,422 44,533 61,958
2022 1,987 78.7% 32,592 46,252 63,638

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

Based on 2,218 Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
45,806 mi
75th Percentile
63,225 mi
95th Percentile
94,406 mi
Max Recorded
175,715 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

78.7% MOT pass rate from 1,987 tests

Year to avoid
2023

76.7% MOT pass rate from 1,089 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.7% across 1,987 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.7% — 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 + Blue 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 + Blue DCI THIS CAR 78.5% 3,288 45,806 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
Harley-davidson XL1200S 88.9% 1,063 10,072 mi 29 yrs

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

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

The Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 3,288 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 + Blue 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 + Blue DCI owner drives around 8,269 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 + Blue DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI reliable?
Based on 3,288 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI has a 78.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI does around 8,269 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue 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 + Blue 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 + Blue DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 B-ness + Blue DCI is 2022 with a 78.7% pass rate across 1,987 tests.