MOT reliability
Renault 6
1,337 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,337 Renault 6 vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Renault 6 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,600 miles.
1,337
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
2,466
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault 6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault 6 MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Renault 6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 10 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,332), Diesel (5)
Most common Renault 6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault 6 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
Renault 6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 74,162 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 89,800 |
| 2005 | 2 | 24 | 75% | 132,871 |
| 2001 | 2 | 30 | 60% | 150,810 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 33,147 |
| 1977 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 90,641 |
| 1975 | 4 | 16 | 75% | 35,885 |
| 1974 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 53,342 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 45,791 |
| 1972 | 6 | 47 | 79% | 56,302 |
| 1971 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 59,027 |
Renault 6 reliability FAQ
Across 1,337 Renault 6 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault 6 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Renault 6 in our data has covered around
71,600 miles.
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