Renault Caravan vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Caravan
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Caravan (93%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Caravan | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 30,090 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Caravan
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Renault Trafic
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Caravan (93%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.