Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ MOT pass rate & common failures
709 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ (2019–2022) give it an 87.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.0% of the time, so this is 3.1pp 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 (5.9%) and brakes (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, shock absorbers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 34 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.8% versus 9.3%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 14.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 419 | 84.0% | 16.0% | Suspension |
| 2021 | 276 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.9% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.9% | 35 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 24 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.1% | 15 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 13 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 10 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 6 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 34 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 11 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 9 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 8 | Wipers | 6 |
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 | 14.1% | 100 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.6% | 61 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 39 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.4% | 24 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 7 |
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 | 324 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 270 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 264 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 272 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+
- Suspension (5.9% 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 (4.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+?
87.9% of the 709 Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.1% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Renault Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 5.9% of tests, then brakes (4.9%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Sh30 B-Ness+ MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.8% for 60-90k, a 9.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 709 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.