2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue passed 84.0% of its 1,475 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Trafic Sl28 Business Blue comes out 7.9pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests against 5.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and washers — brake pads alone was recorded 68 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.6% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 123 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.2% | 77 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 65 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 59 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 53 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 23 |
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 | 68 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 54 |
| 3 | Washers | 53 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 46 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 37 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 35 |
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 | 20.2% | 298 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.2% | 209 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.6% | 83 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.6% | 82 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.4% | 79 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 67 |
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 | 428 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 747 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 235 | 18.7% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 21.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 3.1% |
| 2025 | 1,421 | 16.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Trafic Sl28 Business Blue
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.2% 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 (4.4% 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
How many 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blues pass their MOT?
84.0% of the 1,475 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 Business Blue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.2%).
Does the 2022 Trafic Sl28 Business Blue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 21.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,475 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.