Renault Trafic (2000)
2000 Renault Trafic
CarHunch analysed 267 real MOT records for the 2000 Renault Trafic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Renault Trafic passes its MOT first time only 67.9% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these vans have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for buyers prioritising safety. Diesel variants (which make up virtually the entire sample) show the same weak 67.8% pass rate, so fuel type offers no advantage here.
At just under 86,000 miles on average, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating 3.6 failures and 11.3 advisories per test on average, suggesting inherent reliability weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear alone. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and electrical systems—the categories most commonly flagged in its age group.
What to check before buying a 2000 Renault Trafic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 265 | 67.8% | 3.59 |
| Petrol (1%) | 2 | 80.4% | 4.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Renault Trafic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Renault Trafic vehicles fall between 57,707 and 106,487 miles.
2000 Renault Trafic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Renault Trafic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.7%
Oil leak
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32.4%
Offside Steering rack gaiter split
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29%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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26.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.8%
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
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18.5%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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17.8%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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