2021 Renault Trafic · 2,271 MOT tests
2021 Renault Trafic reliability
2021 Renault Trafics fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Trafic years (2,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Trafics: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 42,363
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,271
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.1% of tests fail here (457% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Renault Trafic
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.9%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Tyres4.4%
- Suspension4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.77%
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 1.59%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.1%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.92%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.4%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.18%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.81%) · Optional stop lamp not working (1.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Renault Trafic reliable?
2021 Renault Trafics fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Trafic years (2,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Renault Trafic MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.77% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.59% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Renault Trafic have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Renault Trafic shows 42,363 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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