Renault Magnum vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Magnum
70%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Magnum (70%) 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 Magnum | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 723,341 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Magnum
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear 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 Magnum (70%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Magnum report Full Renault Trafic report Most reliable cars
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.