MOT reliability

Renault D55

Q: Is the Renault D55 reliable?

Across 2 Renault D55 vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault D55?

The typical Renault D55 in our data has covered around 97,087 miles.

2 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Renault D55 vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Renault D55 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,087 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

7,346

Avg miles / year

4.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault D55 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault D55 MOT tests:

Other71%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Body & structure9%
Identification & plates8%
Lamps & electrical6%
Brakes5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Renault D55 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
8	2	100%
9	2	100%
10	1	100%
11	3	67%
12	4	50%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Renault D55 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault D55 MOT tests:

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (6 times)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (4 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (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)
Spare tyre defective (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)

Renault D55 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	1	8	75%	122,099
1997	1	21	71%	72,076

Renault D55 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Renault D55 vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault D55 MOT issues are: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).

The typical Renault D55 in our data has covered around 97,087 miles.

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