Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue 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 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue 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 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue 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 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 889 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, 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 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue 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 Ll30 Sport Blue DCI (2022)

889 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI

CarHunch analysed 889 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Blue DCI passes its MOT first time in 83.2% of cases, which is a solid 3.2 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these vans are holding up reasonably well. The dangerous defect rate sits at a reassuring 6.0%, well below the threshold that would flag serious safety concerns.

At nearly 49,000 miles on average, these vans are being used hard but not excessively for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle indicates that when issues do crop up, they tend to be minor. With 1.2 advisories per vehicle on average, expect routine maintenance flagged rather than structural problems — budget for preventative work on worn components rather than major repairs, and ask the seller for full service history to confirm the van has kept pace with its heavy-duty duties.

The 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

45k

Middle half: 30k–62k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 889 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 889 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	888	89.3%	0.21

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,410 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 61.7%

1,487

White 17.8%

429

Black 17.3%

417

Blue 2.5%

Red 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue 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.

44,809

typical

30,083

low mileage

62,474

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCI vehicles fall between 30,083 and 62,474 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,083 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.

✓ 30,083–62,474 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Blue DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 84,339 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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