Renault Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci
From 503 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 22 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40% 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 £137.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.4% | 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 | 76.7% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dcis tested had between 48,319 and 86,820 miles on the clock.
At 66,649 median miles, the Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci has 0.04 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 Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci has a 73.4% MOT pass rate based on 503 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 32 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 Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Trafic Sl30 B-Ness Energy Dci is 66,649 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,319 and 86,820 miles.
Buying a used Trafic Sl30 B-Ness 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 73.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £137 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 34.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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