1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 46.6% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

65Well below average
Passed first time46.6%
Failed or needed repairs53.4%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working12.9%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle11.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding11.2%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced6.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics67.2%
  2. Brakes54.3%
  3. Body & chassis42.2%
  4. Suspension20.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Steering7.8%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.7%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 1991 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 46.6% of 1991 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 65, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).