Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci
VanFrom 4,087 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dcis fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.2% vs 83.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 99 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 99 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 89 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 77 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 63 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 41 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 41 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 40 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 19 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.7% of Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 60.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £148.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 83.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 83.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dcis tested had between 34,595 and 79,953 miles on the clock.
At 54,137 median miles, the Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci has a 84.3% MOT pass rate based on 4,087 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 99 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci is 54,137 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,595 and 79,953 miles.
Buying a used Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci?
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.
With a 84.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £148 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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