Renault Trafic: steering MOT failures
Steering was recorded as a failure area in 8.5% of Renault Trafic MOT tests — 57,022 tests out of 672,424. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 695 | 8.1% |
| 1989 | 975 | 5.3% |
| 1991 | 898 | 7.6% |
| 1992 | 1,162 | 8.8% |
| 1994 | 1,065 | 7.0% |
| 1996 | 1,244 | 6.7% |
| 1997 | 862 | 9.7% |
| 1998 | 303 | 10.2% |
| 2001 | 479 | 7.9% |
| 2002 | 5,204 | 8.0% |
| 2003 | 11,764 | 8.8% |
| 2004 | 18,667 | 9.3% |
| 2005 | 22,990 | 8.5% |
| 2006 | 30,914 | 9.3% |
| 2007 | 33,250 | 9.5% |
| 2008 | 30,727 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 22,412 | 9.3% |
| 2010 | 38,407 | 9.5% |
| 2011 | 46,241 | 9.6% |
| 2012 | 32,369 | 10.3% |
| 2013 | 30,246 | 10.6% |
| 2014 | 46,911 | 11.5% |
| 2015 | 72,208 | 10.8% |
| 2016 | 79,828 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 57,718 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 44,656 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 1,768 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 290 | 2.8% |
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.