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Renault S vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Renault S
63%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault S (63%) 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 S Renault Trafic
MOT pass rate 63% 68% ✓
MOT failure rate 37% 32% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.5
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 135,448 mi 136,386 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 7 174,458

Most common faults

Renault S

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Renault Trafic

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault S (63%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault S 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.