Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2013
52.5% pass rate
from 5,605 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2013 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (15% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.036% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.00% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.036% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.089% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps (51% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 15% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.054% fail on Power steering (79% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.054% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering wheel
  • 15% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes (74% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (25% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.86% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers (88% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.57% fail on Axles (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut (74% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.089% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.054% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension unit
  • 13% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (20% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (35% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Cable (200% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.036% fail on Pivot
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (49% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal (53% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (56% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (43% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on View to rear
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.089% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission (24% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (30% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (29% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.089% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Tank
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.071% fail on Load security
      • 0.071% fail on Loading door
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.018% fail on Carrier
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.054% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks (88% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2013 vans)
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.64% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.018% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors