Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A
VanFrom 1,060 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci As fare better: 2021 models pass at 84.2% vs 87.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 29 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 25 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 13 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21% of Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 57.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £155.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.2% | 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 | 87.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci As tested had between 24,272 and 72,192 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,756 median miles, the Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A has 0.039 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 A MOT pass rate?
The Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,060 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A is 35,756 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,272 and 72,192 miles.
Buying a used Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci A?
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.
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