Renault Traffic
From 263 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated. The top issue, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, caused 15 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 15 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 15 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 7 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.2% of Traffic failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
Typical mileage
Half of all Traffics tested had between 60,437 and 165,231 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 126,126 median miles, the Traffic has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Traffic MOT pass rate?
The Renault Traffic has a 67.7% MOT pass rate based on 263 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Traffic?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Traffic is a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Traffic at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Traffic is 126,126 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,437 and 165,231 miles.
Buying a used Traffic?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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