Renault Trafic: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 15.0% of Renault Trafic MOT tests — 101,065 tests out of 672,424. It shows up most on 2004 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 315 | 13.3% |
| 1986 | 252 | 12.7% |
| 1987 | 400 | 12.8% |
| 1988 | 695 | 16.1% |
| 1989 | 975 | 13.9% |
| 1990 | 999 | 12.6% |
| 1991 | 898 | 14.0% |
| 1992 | 1,162 | 13.0% |
| 1993 | 1,297 | 11.3% |
| 1994 | 1,065 | 13.4% |
| 1995 | 1,187 | 12.4% |
| 1996 | 1,244 | 11.2% |
| 1997 | 862 | 11.6% |
| 1998 | 303 | 12.5% |
| 2001 | 479 | 18.6% |
| 2002 | 5,204 | 19.4% |
| 2003 | 11,764 | 19.4% |
| 2004 | 18,667 | 20.0% |
| 2005 | 22,990 | 19.5% |
| 2006 | 30,914 | 19.6% |
| 2007 | 33,250 | 18.6% |
| 2008 | 30,727 | 17.5% |
| 2009 | 22,412 | 18.1% |
| 2010 | 38,407 | 17.6% |
| 2011 | 46,241 | 18.4% |
| 2012 | 32,369 | 16.2% |
| 2013 | 30,246 | 13.4% |
| 2014 | 46,911 | 13.3% |
| 2015 | 72,208 | 15.6% |
| 2016 | 79,828 | 13.0% |
| 2017 | 57,718 | 11.9% |
| 2018 | 44,656 | 9.7% |
| 2019 | 33,321 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 1,768 | 6.3% |
| 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.