Renault Trafic: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 672,424 Renault Trafic MOT tests in this dataset, 14.4% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 1988 and 1991 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 315 | 25.4% |
| 1986 | 252 | 25.0% |
| 1987 | 400 | 26.3% |
| 1988 | 695 | 28.6% |
| 1989 | 975 | 23.2% |
| 1990 | 999 | 23.4% |
| 1991 | 898 | 27.8% |
| 1992 | 1,162 | 25.4% |
| 1993 | 1,297 | 24.9% |
| 1994 | 1,065 | 22.2% |
| 1995 | 1,187 | 21.7% |
| 1996 | 1,244 | 20.3% |
| 1997 | 862 | 22.5% |
| 1998 | 303 | 25.4% |
| 2001 | 479 | 23.6% |
| 2002 | 5,204 | 22.3% |
| 2003 | 11,764 | 21.5% |
| 2004 | 18,667 | 22.2% |
| 2005 | 22,990 | 21.8% |
| 2006 | 30,914 | 20.9% |
| 2007 | 33,250 | 19.6% |
| 2008 | 30,727 | 19.1% |
| 2009 | 22,412 | 18.9% |
| 2010 | 38,407 | 18.7% |
| 2011 | 46,241 | 19.6% |
| 2012 | 32,369 | 19.2% |
| 2013 | 30,246 | 18.9% |
| 2014 | 46,911 | 15.6% |
| 2015 | 72,208 | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 79,828 | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 57,718 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 44,656 | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 33,321 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 1,768 | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 290 | 7.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.