2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

4,007 MOT tests in 2024. 48.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.6%
Failed or needed repairs51.4%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,007 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.0%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes42.9%
  2. Lights & electrics42.3%
  3. Suspension39.3%
  4. Steering14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Body & chassis10.3%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2007 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 48.6% of 2007 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,007 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).