Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy MOT pass rate & common failures
2,147 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy (2020–2022) give it an 88.2% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.9% of the time, so this is 2.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.8%) and brakes (3.6%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 76 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.6% versus 7.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 788 | 87.9% | 12.1% | Suspension |
| 2021 | 1,354 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.8% | 102 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 78 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.9% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 44 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 41 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.7% | 36 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.5% | 32 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.5% | 11 |
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 | 76 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 58 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 40 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 37 |
| 5 | Washers | 26 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 26 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
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% | 454 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.1% | 345 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 153 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 118 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.3% | 93 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 60 |
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 | 672 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 947 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 410 | 16.3% |
| 90-120k | 89 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 278 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 918 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 948 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy
- Suspension (4.8% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Tyres (2.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy?
88.2% of the 2,147 Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.8% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Renault Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 4.8% of tests, then brakes (3.6%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Sl28 Black Ed Engy MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.6% for 90-120k, a 6.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,147 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.