Dethleffs Trend
From 330 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.6% of Trend failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £53.
Typical mileage
Half of all Trends tested had between 15,937 and 28,187 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,854 median miles, the Trend has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dethleffs Trend MOT pass rate?
The Dethleffs Trend has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 330 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dethleffs Trend?
The most common MOT failure on the Dethleffs Trend is an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Dethleffs Trend at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dethleffs Trend is 21,854 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,937 and 28,187 miles.
Buying a used Trend?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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