2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

7,254 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,254 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.1%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    313 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  8. Daytime running lamps: not working1.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    188 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.8%
  2. Lights & electrics13.4%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  5. Steering6.6%
  6. Tyres5.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%

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 2018 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2018 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,254 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).