2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,523 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.1% in the 90-120k group versus 9.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 138 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.4% | 82 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 81 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 75 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 55 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.0% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 89 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 53 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 45 |
| 5 | Washers | 35 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 35 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 18.1% | 276 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.3% | 264 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 133 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.7% | 133 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 114 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.0% | 92 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 337 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 790 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 332 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 52 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 1,487 | 17.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue
Before buying a 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (5.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blues pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 1,523 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, followed by tyres (5.4%).
Does the 2022 Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,523 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.