MOT reliability
Renault 1.6 16v
5 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Renault 1.6 16v vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Renault 1.6 16v has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,821 miles.
5
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
6,805
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault 1.6 16v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault 1.6 16v MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering1%
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Brakes1%
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Visibility1%
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Body & structure1%
Renault 1.6 16v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 9 | 56% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Renault 1.6 16v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 1.6 16v MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but does not effectview (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
Renault 1.6 16v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 134,055 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 | 61% | 117,200 |
| 1999 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 85,326 |
Renault 1.6 16v reliability FAQ
Across 5 Renault 1.6 16v vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault 1.6 16v MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d).
The typical Renault 1.6 16v in our data has covered around
107,821 miles.
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