1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

167 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  9. Side repeaters: not working3.0%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.3%
  2. Brakes29.9%
  3. Body & chassis19.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  5. Suspension11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Tyres2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 1996 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 64.7% of 1996 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 167 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake imbalance: across an axle; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1996 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).