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Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,561 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

5,561

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (88%)

Years Covered

3

About the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci

The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci was MOT tested 5,561 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 2,554 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 62,655 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 47,815 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Renault range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1997cc)
£1,397
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,002
Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)
vs Renault brand average+7% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202188%2,55447,815 mi
202087%1,81958,535 mi
201987%1,18862,655 mi

Questions about the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci

Is the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 5,561 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 87%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dcis more reliable?

The Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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