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Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI reliable? We analysed 2,611 real MOT tests across 1,671 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,611 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.4%
Typical Mileage
41,042mi
Annual Mileage
8,343mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic SL28 Business 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 Business Blue DCI.

Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Number Plates

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

Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

80.7%
2023
80.5%
2022
88%
2021

Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11

Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 Business 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
4,019 mi/yr
Typical
8,343 mi/yr
Average
11,820 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,673 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL28 Business 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 Business Blue DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 462 80.7% 21,949 37,109 52,349
2022 1,881 80.5% 28,993 42,394 57,866
2021 100 88.0% 19,366 29,018 42,520

How Long Does a Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Last?

Based on 1,671 Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
41,042 mi
75th Percentile
56,721 mi
95th Percentile
90,028 mi
Max Recorded
301,117 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI

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

Best year
2021

88.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests

Year to avoid
2022

80.5% MOT pass rate from 1,881 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 100 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.5% — 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 Business 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 Business Blue DCI THIS CAR 81.4% 2,611 41,042 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
Citroen H Van 68.6% 964 58,072 mi 24 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI?

The Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.4% across 2,611 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 Business 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 Business Blue DCI owner drives around 8,343 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 Business Blue DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI reliable?
Based on 2,611 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI has a 81.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI does around 8,343 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL28 Business 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 Business Blue DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Business Blue DCI is 2021 with a 88.0% pass rate across 100 tests.