Renault Trafic Sl28 Blue MOT pass rate & common failures
2,376 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Sl28 Blue (2021–2024) give it an 86.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 7.8% of the time, so this is 5.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.2%) and suspension (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, brake pads and washers — shock absorbers alone was recorded 75 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.0% versus 9.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Sl28 Blue model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Suspension |
| 2022 | 1,880 | 85.9% | 14.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 203 | 87.7% | 12.3% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 159 | 88.7% | 11.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 123 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.3% | 103 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 88 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.5% | 84 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.2% | 77 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.3% | 31 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 12 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 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 | Shock absorbers | 75 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 73 |
| 3 | Washers | 61 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 39 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 31 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 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 | 21.8% | 518 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.3% | 412 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 184 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.3% | 173 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.1% | 169 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 90 |
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 | 824 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,005 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 431 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 100 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 182 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 2,140 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sl28 Blue
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.3% 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.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 Sl28 Blue?
86.6% of the 2,376 Renault Trafic Sl28 Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.4% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Renault Trafic Sl28 Blue most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.2% of tests, then suspension (4.3%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Sl28 Blue MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.0% for 90-120k, a 8.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,376 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.