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MOT reliability

Renault 50 series s56

1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Renault 50 series s56 vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Renault 50 series s56 has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,717 miles.

1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
1,535
Avg miles / year
3.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Renault 50 series s56 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault 50 series s56 MOT tests:

  • Other139%
  • Steering12%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Renault 50 series s56 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14250%
151100%
161100%
17250%
18250%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Renault 50 series s56 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 50 series s56 MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak (6 times)
  2. Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (5 times)
  3. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (5 times)
  4. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  6. Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  7. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  8. Re-torque rear 'u' bolts. (2 times)
  9. Slight movement, both front suspension bushes. (2 times)
  10. Slight movement, rear suspension bushes. (2 times)
  11. oil leak (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  13. 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)
  14. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (2 times)

Renault 50 series s56 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 22 59% 72,717

Renault 50 series s56 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Renault 50 series s56 vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 3.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault 50 series s56 MOT issues are: Oil leak; Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a).

The typical Renault 50 series s56 in our data has covered around 72,717 miles.

Compare the Renault 50 series s56

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