2020 Renault Trafic · 7,282 MOT tests
2020 Renault Trafic reliability
2020 Renault Trafics fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Trafic years (7,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 50,662
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,282
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.9% of tests fail here (619% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Renault Trafic
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Steering1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.32%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.25%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.19%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.15%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.75%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.11%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Renault Trafic reliable?
2020 Renault Trafics fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Trafic years (7,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Renault Trafic MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.53% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.73% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Renault Trafic have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Renault Trafic shows 50,662 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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