2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

6,372 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,372 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    387 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    98 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    60 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Brakes7.1%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2021 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,372 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).