1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.7%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.1%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working6.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.8%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed5.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics56.1%
  2. Brakes44.5%
  3. Body & chassis29.7%
  4. Suspension20.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks18.1%
  6. Steering12.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.6%
  8. Tyres5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)22.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.6%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1994 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 51.0% of 1994 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 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).