Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport 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 Ll30 Sport 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 Ll30 Sport 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 Ll30 Sport Energy DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,382 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.4%, 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 Ll30 Sport 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 Ll30 Sport Energy DCI (2021)

1,382 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCI

CarHunch analysed 1,382 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport 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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The 2021 Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy DCI passes its MOT on the first attempt 86.4% of the time, which is a solid 6.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, signalling better-than-average reliability for this van model. Only 11.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests structural and safety issues are rare in this cohort.

At a median mileage of 49,872 miles for a 2021 model, these vans are running light for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate. When failures do occur, they're typically minor—averaging just 0.4 per vehicle—though advisories (averaging 2.2 per van) suggest routine wear items like brakes and exhaust systems warrant attention before they become failures. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and exhaust condition, as these are statistically the most common advisory findings in this model.

The 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

87.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 33k–70k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 1,382 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 1,382 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.1% 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 →
📄 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,381	87.4%	0.4

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,691 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.5%

1,008

Silver 27.5%

740

Black 20%

538

White 8.1%

219

Blue 4.6%

124

Brown 0.8%

Red 0.7%

Orange 0.5%

Beige 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport 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.

49,872

typical

33,167

low mileage

70,455

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCI vehicles fall between 33,167 and 70,455 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,167 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.

✓ 33,167–70,455 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 95,114 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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