M9T vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+8 points over M9T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M9T Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

M9T
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2010--present
1991--2003
Displacement
2299 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--180 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€200--€400

Character

M9T

"Master, Trafic III. Commercial vehicle workhorse. Common rail. DPF/SCR on newer versions. Timing chain. Injector failures at high mileage. Strong for commercial use. Good parts availability."

E7J

"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."

Issues Comparison

M9T 2

▲ HIGH
Injector issues at high mileage €500--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

M9T 7

Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2014--present Master III (FV) 2016--present Master III (FV) 2019--present Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2016--present

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002
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