Renault S56-11 vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault S56-11
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault S56-11 (50%) 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 S56-11 | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | — | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault S56-11
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)
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 S56-11 (50%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault S56-11 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.