MOT reliability
Renault 14
14 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Renault 14 vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Renault 14 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,285 miles.
14
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
2,828
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault 14 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault 14 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Renault 14 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Renault 14 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 14 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (8 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside on rear (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Rear bumper cover damaged (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Surface cracks on offside rear tyre wall. (2 times)
Renault 14 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 67,970 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | 50% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 | 69% | 60,379 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,957 |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 74,399 |
| 1980 | 4 | 17 | 59% | 71,030 |
| 1978 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 40,113 |
Renault 14 reliability FAQ
Across 14 Renault 14 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault 14 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Renault 14 in our data has covered around
63,285 miles.
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