Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A?

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 Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A?

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 Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A?

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 Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 147 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, 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 Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A?

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 Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A (2021)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A. 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 is a genuinely reliable van, with a 90.3% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably 10 percentage points above the UK average. The dangerous defect rate of 6.8% is low, so structural or safety failures are not a real concern for buyers in this cohort.

At 41,451 miles median (47,497 average), these vans are running well within normal wear for their age, and the 0.29 failures per vehicle suggest the durable spec holds up to commercial use. The 1.8 advisories per vehicle point to routine maintenance items rather than systemic problems—check recent service history and brake wear on any example you're viewing.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

41k

Middle half: 24k–64k

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These stats describe 147 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 147 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.8% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A 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.

41,451

typical

23,964

low mileage

63,594

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI A vehicles fall between 23,964 and 63,594 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,964 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.

✓ 23,964–63,594 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy DCI As sit.

⚠ Over 85,851 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

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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