2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

12,234 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,234 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    497 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    384 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.6%
  2. Steering15.6%
  3. Lights & electrics13.7%
  4. Brakes9.7%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%

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 2016 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2016 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,234 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).