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MOT reliability

Renault Rapido

3 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
53%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Renault Rapido vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Renault Rapido has an overall 53% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,482 miles.

3
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
574
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Renault Rapido problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Rapido MOT tests:

  • Other111%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Renault Rapido pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)

Most common Renault Rapido MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  3. nearside rear light unit slightly insecure (2 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (2 times)
  5. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  6. Near side lamp lens cracked (2 times)
  7. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  8. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  9. corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas (2 times)
  10. slight bind both front brakes (2 times)
  11. Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  12. 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)
  13. Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)

Renault Rapido pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 2 16 50% 28,731
1984 1 1 100% 21,986

Renault Rapido reliability FAQ

Across 3 Renault Rapido vehicles in our MOT data, 53% pass the MOT (a 47% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Rapido MOT issues are: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); nearside rear light unit slightly insecure.

The typical Renault Rapido in our data has covered around 26,482 miles.

Compare the Renault Rapido

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