2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,867 MOT tests, the 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness recorded an 84.7% pass rate. That is 5.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.6%) and lighting & signalling (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are linkage ball joints, brake pads and headlamp aim — linkage ball joints alone was recorded 54 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.3% versus 9.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 18.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.6% | 124 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 114 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.1% | 77 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 62 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 51 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 50 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linkage ball joints | 54 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 54 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 47 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 42 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 39 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.5% | 364 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.2% | 340 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.7% | 200 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.3% | 117 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 114 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.1% | 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 | 253 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 747 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 541 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 206 | 17.0% |
| 120-150k | 73 | 24.7% |
| 150k+ | 46 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 404 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 461 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 500 | 16.8% |
| 2025 | 499 | 18.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Trafic Sl28 B-Ness
On a 2019 Trafic Sl28 B-Ness, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (6.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
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 Sl28 B-Nesss pass their MOT?
84.7% of the 1,867 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness?
Suspension, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.1%).
Does the 2019 Trafic Sl28 B-Ness get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,867 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.