Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue MOT pass rate & common failures
1,694 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue (2022–2023) give it an 83.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (7.9% fail rate), the Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue comes out 8.9pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 5.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and shock absorbers — brake pads alone was recorded 93 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.6% once past 90-120k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,523 | 82.5% | 17.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 171 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 149 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.0% | 85 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 85 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.7% | 80 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 59 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.0% | 34 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 13 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 93 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 55 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 47 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 38 |
| 6 | Washers | 36 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 32 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 31 |
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 | 16.9% | 286 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.2% | 274 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 135 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.0% | 135 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 116 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.6% | 95 |
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 | 431 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 851 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 344 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 1,625 | 17.2% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (5.0% 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.
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 Sl28 B-Ness + Blue?
83.2% of the 1,694 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.8% fail rate, across model years 2022–2023.
What does the Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, then tyres (5.0%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 19.6% for 90-120k, a 10.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,694 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.