Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci MOT Failures
An analysis of 18,360 real DVSA MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... — this model is 21 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 18,360 MOT tests, 2.25% of all Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose ... (25x the fleet average), obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (11x the fleet average), anti-roll bar links worn (6.5x the fleet average), and obligatory mirror or device inoperative, damage... (18x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Wipers & Windscreen, Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose ... (25x the average) and stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... (21x). obligatory mirror or device inoperative, damage... (18x) and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (11x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
The standout failure at this mileage is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... at 6.4x the fleet average.
The shift from brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose ... at lower mileages to stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci:
Lights & Electrics — check for stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o.... Brakes — check for brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose .... Wipers & Windscreen — check for obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or..., obligatory mirror or device inoperative, damage.... Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn.
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Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci?
Based on 18,360 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o... — at 21x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose ... and obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or....
Is the Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci reliable based on MOT data?
The Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci has 6 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case o..., brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose ..., obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or....
How do I check a Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci's MOT history?
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MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.