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Renault Trafic MOT Results

46.3% pass rate
from 792 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
Number of tests by age
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Direction indicators (81% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 6.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (97% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (97% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (98% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Electrical equipment (55% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (65% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Chassis (87% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition (83% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Body
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component
      • 0.38% fail on Panel
      • 0.25% fail on Body condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.88% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Hinge
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Bumpers
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Cabs
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.13% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.25% fail on Load security (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Loading door (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 23% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (72% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 12% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 10% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (98% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 7.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.13% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.76% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.63% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (170% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
      • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.51% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
  • 20% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (53% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Wheel bearings (92% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (81% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.13% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.13% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
        • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.88% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.76% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.13% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.38% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.38% fail on Speedometer