Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI reliable? We analysed 963 real MOT tests across 687 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + 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 Sport + Blue DCI.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue 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 Sport + 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 Sport + Blue DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 239 | 84.1% | 30,152 | 46,222 | 67,319 |
| 2022 | 639 | 84.5% | 29,522 | 42,904 | 59,975 |
How Long Does a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Last?
Based on 687 Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue 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 Sport + Blue DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.5% MOT pass rate from 639 tests
84.1% MOT pass rate from 239 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.5% across 639 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.1% — 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 Sport + 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 Sport + Blue DCI THIS CAR | 84.7% | 963 | 44,098 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 |
| Yamaha MT-03 Abs | 92.4% | 1,580 | 4,727 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 963 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is track rod end ball joint has excessive play with 6 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Sport + 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 Sport + Blue DCI owner drives around 11,408 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.