Renault Trafic
MOT data from 197,632 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 73.7%. Average mileage at test: 118,057 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18,913 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 13,952 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,252 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4,986 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4,366 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4,064 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,926 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3,809 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3,563 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3,532 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 194,414 | 73.8% |
| Petrol | 3,199 | 66.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 119 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 1988 | 223 | 62.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1989 | 340 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1990 | 423 | 65.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1991 | 418 | 60.5% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1992 | 575 | 63.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 1993 | 515 | 65.4% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1994 | 458 | 65.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1995 | 476 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 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 | |||
| 1996 | 514 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1997 | 365 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: 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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1998 | 119 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 101 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 5,212 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2003 | 2,930 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 4,601 | 67.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 5,732 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2006 | 7,663 | 68.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 7,663 | 69.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 7,707 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2009 | 5,529 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 8,652 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2011 | 9,223 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2012 | 9,297 | 69.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 9,292 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 13,640 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2015 | 20,630 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2016 | 24,769 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2017 | 20,960 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2018 | 14,542 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2019 | 14,448 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 194 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
107,069 mi
Median
138,924 mi
75th percentile
164,170 mi
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