Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue MOT pass rate & common failures
The Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue appears in 1,698 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2024, and 85.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), the Trafic Sl28 Business Blue comes out 7.1pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests against 4.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and washers — brake pads alone was recorded 73 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.0% versus 9.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Sl28 Business 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 | 81 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 1,475 | 84.0% | 16.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 126 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 131 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.7% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.2% | 71 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.7% | 63 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.4% | 57 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 23 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 13 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.7% | 12 |
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 | 73 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 3 | Washers | 54 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 47 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 40 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 39 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 34 |
| 8 | Wipers | 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 | 18.6% | 315 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.2% | 224 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.4% | 91 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 88 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.1% | 87 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 71 |
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 | 574 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 812 | 17.1% |
| 60-90k | 243 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 55 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 1,571 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue
- Lighting & signalling (7.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.7% 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.
- Brakes (4.2% 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 Business Blue?
85.0% of the 1,698 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.0% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.7% of tests, then visibility (4.7%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Sl28 Business Blue MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 20.0% for 90-120k, a 10.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,698 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.