Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2016
71.2% pass rate
from 14,769 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0068% fail on Mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (90% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.047% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.0068% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0068% fail on Suspension unit
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.77% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.088% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0068% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0068% fail on Switch
      • 0.0068% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0068% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.041% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (45% better than other 2016 vans)
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (27% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (28% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Lever
        • 0.0068% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (34% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (47% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal (58% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0068% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0068% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0068% fail on Lever
    • 0.0068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0068% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0068% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0068% fail on Operation
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.97% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0068% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.47% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0068% fail on Window
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (47% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (62% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0068% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0068% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.054% fail on Panel
      • 0.0068% fail on Body condition
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers (72% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0068% fail on Hinge
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0068% fail on Belts
    • 0.068% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0068% fail on Tank
      • 0.0068% fail on Hose
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.014% fail on Carrier
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Load security
      • 0.0068% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0068% fail on Floor
    • 0.0068% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0068% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.047% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0068% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0068% fail on Doors
      • 0.0068% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors