MOT reliability

Renault Karmann

Q: Is the Renault Karmann reliable?

Across 1 Renault Karmann vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Renault Karmann in our data has covered around 93,148 miles.

1 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Renault Karmann vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Renault Karmann has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,148 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,898

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Karmann problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Karmann MOT tests:

Other81%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Brakes8%
Lamps & electrical3%

Renault Karmann pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	2	50%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Renault Karmann MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
both rear tyres are wearing low (2 times)
play in inner steering rack joints (2 times)
slight play in both front inner steering rack joints (2 times)
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
o/s/r tyre wall deteriorating (1 times)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a) (1 times)

Renault Karmann pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	1	19	63%	93,148

Renault Karmann reliability FAQ

Across 1 Renault Karmann vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Karmann MOT issues are: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a).

The typical Renault Karmann in our data has covered around 93,148 miles.

Compare the Renault Karmann

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