2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

6,493 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,493 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play15.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    286 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.3%
  2. Suspension26.5%
  3. Brakes22.4%
  4. Steering18.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Body & chassis7.0%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%

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 2014 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2014 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,493 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).