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Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A reliable? We analysed 258 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 258 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.6%
Typical Mileage
44,883mi
Annual Mileage
11,137mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A 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 Blk ED Engy DCI A.

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.8%
2021

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x20 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r17c 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both 1

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,209 mi/yr
Typical
11,137 mi/yr
Average
12,544 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,992 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 219 86.8% 28,300 44,976 62,835

Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
44,883 mi
75th Percentile
62,466 mi
95th Percentile
99,837 mi
Max Recorded
158,673 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A

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

Best year
2021

86.8% MOT pass rate from 219 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.8% across 219 tests.

How Does the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A 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 Blk ED Engy DCI A THIS CAR 87.6% 258 44,883 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
Hyundai I30 Comfort CRDI Auto 87.4% 483 75,017 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A?

The Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 258 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 Blk ED Engy DCI A 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 Blk ED Engy DCI A owner drives around 11,137 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 Blk ED Engy DCI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A reliable?
Based on 258 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A has a 87.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A does around 11,137 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A?
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 Blk ED Engy DCI A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Blk ED Engy DCI A is 2021 with a 86.8% pass rate across 219 tests.