Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 241 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI (2021)

241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI

CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Renault Trafic diesel van passes its MOT first time in 82.7% of cases, slightly ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable workhorse. The dangerous defect rate of 14.1% is moderate rather than concerning—not a red flag, but worth noting if you're buying one.

At nearly 60,000 miles for a three-year-old van, these examples are running at a typical pace for a commercial or hard-working vehicle. You're looking at an average of 0.53 failures and 2.5 advisories per test, which points to minor wear items like brake pad wear and light bulb issues rather than systemic problems—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and exhaust components, which tend to deteriorate first on work vans.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.53

Over 2.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 36k–80k

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These stats describe 241 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 241 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 276 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 66.7%

184

Grey 11.6%

Silver 8%

Blue 7.6%

Black 4.3%

Red 1.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

59,991

typical

35,931

low mileage

79,740

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCI vehicles fall between 35,931 and 79,740 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 35,931 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 35,931–79,740 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Trafic Lh30 B Ness+ Energy DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 107,649 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.53

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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