Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2011
45.4% pass rate
from 7,326 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2011 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 10% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (36% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (71% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (61% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Axle
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (20% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (20% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (20% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.79% fail on Horn (41% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.027% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors (77% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (84% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (22% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Linkage
        • 0.027% fail on Pivot
        • 0.014% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.041% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
  • 14% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering (58% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses (80% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.49% fail on View to rear
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.082% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.068% fail on Carrier
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.068% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure (92% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Chassis
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Loading door
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on Condition