Renault Trafic Ll30 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,633 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Ll30 (2019–2022) give it an 87.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 3.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.9%) and brakes (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, track rod end and malfunction indicator lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 66 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.4% once past 120-150k — 2.0× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Ll30 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 418 | 84.7% | 15.3% | Suspension |
| 2020 | 566 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Suspension |
| 2021 | 638 | 87.6% | 12.4% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.9% | 80 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 70 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 53 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 38 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.1% | 35 |
| 7 | Visibility | 2.1% | 34 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 66 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 37 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 37 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 34 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 24 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.8% | 324 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.6% | 271 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.8% | 111 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.7% | 76 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 42 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 329 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 663 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 420 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 154 | 18.2% |
| 120-150k | 52 | 15.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 346 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 583 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 608 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Ll30
- Suspension (4.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (4.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic Ll30?
87.6% of the 1,633 Renault Trafic Ll30 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.4% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Renault Trafic Ll30 most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then brakes (4.3%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Ll30 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.4% for 120-150k, a 7.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,633 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.