MOT reliability
Renault 20
13 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Renault 20 vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Renault 20 has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,777 miles.
13
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
5,821
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault 20 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault 20 MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Steering0%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Renault 20 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 50% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 10 | 60% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 10 | 60% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 9 | 56% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (4)
Most common Renault 20 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 20 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
Renault 20 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 61,833 |
| 2007 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 122,268 |
| 2006 | 1 | 11 | 73% | — |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 73,177 |
| 2001 | 2 | 34 | 62% | 100,505 |
| 1982 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 107,009 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 85,459 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 69,418 |
| 1978 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 79,741 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,250 |
Renault 20 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Renault 20 vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault 20 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Renault 20 in our data has covered around
81,777 miles.
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