1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

128 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

69Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.7%
  10. Washers: not working3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.9%
  2. Brakes35.2%
  3. Body & chassis27.3%
  4. Suspension18.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.1%
  6. Steering12.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.7%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)21.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.8%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1990 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 50.0% of 1990 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 128 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1990 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 69, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).