Renault Trafic: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 8.5% of Renault Trafic MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2016, 2017 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 79,828 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 57,718 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 44,656 | 3.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.