2018 Renault Trafic · 24,938 MOT tests
2018 Renault Trafic reliability
2018 Renault Trafics fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Trafic years (24,938 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- 28.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 65,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,938
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4% of tests fail here (648% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Trafic
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12%
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Brakes5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Tyres4.7%
- Steering4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.24%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.1%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.1%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.98%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.19%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.94%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.8%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.96%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Trafic reliable?
2018 Renault Trafics fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Trafic years (24,938 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Trafic MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (3.24% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.1% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Trafic have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Trafic shows 65,654 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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