Renault Sm33td vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Sm33td
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Sm33td (62%) 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 Sm33td | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.4 | 2.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 271,133 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Sm33td
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Sm33td (62%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Sm33td 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.