2019 Renault Trafic Ll30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 418 MOT tests, the 2019 Renault Trafic Ll30 recorded an 84.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 5.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.7%) and brakes (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, linkage ball joints and track rod end — brake pads alone was recorded 17 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.5% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2022 against 20.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 28 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.4% | 6 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joints | 15 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 13 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 8 |
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 | 21.1% | 88 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.2% | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.8% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.7% | 28 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 10 |
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 | 80 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 174 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 99 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 40 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 113 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 110 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 103 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Trafic Ll30
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.7% 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 (4.1% 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 (3.4% 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
How many 2019 Renault Trafic Ll30s pass their MOT?
84.7% of the 418 2019 Renault Trafic Ll30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Trafic Ll30?
Suspension, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2019 Trafic Ll30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 418 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.