Renault Trafic MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Renault Trafic passed 56.5% of its first MOT tests, from 103,017 tests in Great Britain. That is 14.9 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Renault Trafic MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 20.3% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 20.3% vs 8.9%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 19.1% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 13.9% vs 6.8%
- Steering 11.1% vs 1.8%
- Visibility 7.3% vs 4.8%
- Tyres 6.0% vs 6.3%
- Body, chassis, structure 5.5% vs 3.4%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 5.1% vs 3.1%
- Track rod end 10.4% vs 1.4%
- Ball joint 6.6% vs 1.8%
- Position lamp 5.6% vs 2.8%
- Rbt (sp) 5.3% vs 1.4%
- Stop lamp 4.6% vs 2.2%
- Coil spring 4.6% vs 2.6%
- Registration plate lamp(s) 4.3% vs 1.3%
- Washers 4.1% vs 2.5%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 9.4% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 5.2% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 4.8% |
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 4.5% |
| Linkage ball joints: Ball joint excessively worn | 3.9% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 3.9% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3.8% |
| Rbt (sp): Efficiency below requirements | 3.7% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 3.3% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 2.8% |
Renault Trafic pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 72.8% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 48.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 72.8% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 61.0% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 48.0% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 48.1% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 101,696 | 56.6% |
| Petrol | 1,307 | 48.4% |
Most common Renault Trafic advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 16.9%
- Brake discs 15.1%
- Brake pads 9.8%
- Rigid brake pipes 9.6%
- Engine oil leaks 8.8%
- Vehicle 8.8%
- Shock absorbers 7.2%
- Tyres: condition 6.6%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic?
In 2023, 56.5% of Renault Trafic MOT tests were passed first time, from 103,017 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Renault Trafic?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 20.3% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19.1%) and brakes (13.9%).
Is the Renault Trafic reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 56.5% is 14.9 points below the average and ranks 96 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Renault Trafic's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.