1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.3%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.5%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.6%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics59.4%
  2. Brakes33.3%
  3. Body & chassis24.2%
  4. Suspension16.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  6. Steering11.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)21.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding14.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 1993 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 54.5% of 1993 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).