Renault Safrane vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Safrane
66%
MOT pass rate · 4,986 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Trafic is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Safrane | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 119,900 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,986 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Safrane
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Oil leak
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 Trafic is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.