Renault Trafic MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Trafic. Check any Trafic by registration number below.

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65.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.8%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Renault Trafic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Trafic has an average MOT pass rate of 65.7%, which is 15.8 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Trafic on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault Trafic fails its MOT are 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Trafic for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault Trafic, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Trafic performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 50 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

2023

Based on 75 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 3yr

129k mi

2022

Based on 100 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 3yr

137k mi

2021

Based on 231 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

159k mi

Mileage at 5yr

254k mi

2020

Based on 273 vehicles

79.1%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

18.9%

Mileage at 3yr

89k mi

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2019

Based on 16,777 vehicles

78.6%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 3yr

89k mi

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2018

Based on 17,762 vehicles

75.7%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2017

Based on 22,452 vehicles

70.9%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

29.3%

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

2016

Based on 30,369 vehicles

68.4%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2015

Based on 26,416 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

36.7%

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2014

Based on 16,711 vehicles

61.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

38.0%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2013

Based on 10,564 vehicles

60.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

38.0%

Mileage at 10yr

203k mi

2012

Based on 11,207 vehicles

57.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

41.0%

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2011

Based on 15,391 vehicles

54.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

11.0%

Retest Rate

43.6%

2010

Based on 13,361 vehicles

55.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.4%

Retest Rate

41.9%

2009

Based on 7,868 vehicles

56.9%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

41.6%

2008

Based on 10,813 vehicles

56.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

42.2%

2007

Based on 11,298 vehicles

56.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

38.6%

2006

Based on 10,311 vehicles

55.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

39.4%

2005

Based on 7,673 vehicles

56.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

39.1%

2004

Based on 6,109 vehicles

54.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

40.2%

2003

Based on 3,867 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

39.6%

2002

Based on 5,720 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

5.7%

2001

Based on 159 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2000

Based on 32 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Retest Rate

37.5%

1999

Based on 46 vehicles

63.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

36.4%

1998

Based on 154 vehicles

66.9%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

17.3%

1997

Based on 437 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

22.8%

1996

Based on 618 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

25.9%

1995

Based on 611 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1994

Based on 576 vehicles

57.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

26.9%

1993

Based on 635 vehicles

55.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

33.6%

1992

Based on 705 vehicles

56.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

27.1%

1991

Based on 509 vehicles

47.9%Poor

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

30.6%

1990

Based on 538 vehicles

55.4%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

27.9%

1989

Based on 479 vehicles

61.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

21.3%

1988

Based on 324 vehicles

51.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1987

Based on 184 vehicles

60.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

30.8%

1986

Based on 113 vehicles

69.0%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1985

Based on 129 vehicles

59.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

10.1%

1984

Based on 42 vehicles

69.0%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

14.3%

0

Based on 157,258 vehicles

71.9%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Trafic

The most common reasons a Renault Trafic fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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

9.9%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

7.7%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

7.4%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

6.0%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.9%

Renault Trafic Common Faults & Repair Costs

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Trafic

Renault Trafic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Trafic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic is 65.7% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Trafic are: 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 (9.9%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (7.7%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (7.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Trafic reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 65.7%, the Renault Trafic is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Trafic?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Trafic?

Typical mileage for the Renault Trafic: 129,309 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Trafic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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