2016 Renault Trafic · 42,600 MOT tests
2016 Renault Trafic reliability
2016 Renault Trafics fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Trafic years (42,600 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 85,925
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,600
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.2% of tests fail here (818% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Trafic
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Steering11.2%
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.82%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.23%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.98%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.62%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.5%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.81%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.45%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.38%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Trafic reliable?
2016 Renault Trafics fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Trafic years (42,600 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Trafic MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.57% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.82% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (4.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Trafic have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Trafic shows 85,925 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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