Renault R2136a vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault R2136a
40%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault R2136a (40%) 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 R2136a | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 40% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 60% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.0 | 2.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 90,630 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault R2136a
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working not working on main beam but on dip deam (1.7.4c)
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 R2136a (40%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault R2136a 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.