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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 3,282 real MOT tests across 2,053 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,282 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.9%
Typical Mileage
41,473mi
Annual Mileage
13,161mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

87%
2024
80.8%
2023
83.1%
2022
90.3%
2021

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.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13

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.

Low usage
8,321 mi/yr
Typical
13,161 mi/yr
Average
14,386 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,594 mi/yr

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.
2024 238 87.0% 11,268 15,986 23,179
2023 1,024 80.8% 26,532 40,980 59,094
2022 1,773 83.1% 29,930 44,804 64,740
2021 134 90.3% 31,779 47,328 68,496

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

Based on 2,053 Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

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.

Median
41,473 mi
75th Percentile
62,069 mi
95th Percentile
98,265 mi
Max Recorded
175,746 mi

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.

Best year
2021

90.3% MOT pass rate from 134 tests

Year to avoid
2023

80.8% MOT pass rate from 1,024 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 134 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.8% — 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 82.9% 3,282 41,473 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
Nissan Juke N-connecta HEV CVT 92.5% 3,317 18,299 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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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI?

The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 3,282 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 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 13,161 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 Sport Blue DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI reliable?
Based on 3,282 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI has a 82.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI does around 13,161 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL28 Sport 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 Sport Blue DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Blue DCI is 2021 with a 90.3% pass rate across 134 tests.