1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

158 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 158 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.3%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.1%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.8%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.4%
  2. Brakes31.6%
  3. Body & chassis30.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks25.3%
  5. Suspension12.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  7. Steering8.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding10.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.9%

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 1995 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 55.7% of 1995 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 158 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Renault Trafic?

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

Is the 1995 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).