Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI reliable? We analysed 2,581 real MOT tests across 904 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy 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 Black ED Engy DCI.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,637 | 85.5% | 28,056 | 41,256 | 60,494 |
| 2020 | 859 | 85.4% | 28,136 | 43,560 | 62,938 |
How Long Does a Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Last?
Based on 904 Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 1,637 tests
85.4% MOT pass rate from 859 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 1,637 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.4% — 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 Black ED Engy 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 Black ED Engy DCI THIS CAR | 85.6% | 2,581 | 42,693 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 |
| Lambretta 150 | 90.4% | 1,163 | 2,910 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Trafic SL28 Black ED Engy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% across 2,581 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 Black ED Engy 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 Black ED Engy DCI owner drives around 9,731 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.