2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,860 MOT tests, the 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 recorded an 85.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2019 Trafic Sl28 comes out 4.0pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.5%) and brakes (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, linkage ball joints and malfunction indicator lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 113 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.7% versus 6.1%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 19.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.5% | 187 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 119 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 106 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 104 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 89 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 70 |
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 | 113 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joints | 87 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 85 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 61 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 50 |
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 | 21.9% | 625 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.6% | 532 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.1% | 316 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 172 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 141 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 127 |
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 | 556 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,165 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 682 | 17.4% |
| 90-120k | 300 | 22.3% |
| 120-150k | 106 | 17.9% |
| 150k+ | 51 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 596 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 718 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 769 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 776 | 19.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Trafic Sl28
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.5% 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 (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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
How many 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28s pass their MOT?
85.6% of the 2,860 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Trafic Sl28?
Suspension, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Trafic Sl28 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,860 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.