Renault Scienc vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Scienc
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Scienc (68%) 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 Scienc | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 127,233 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Scienc
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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 Scienc (68%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.