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MOT reliability

Renault Rx4

15 vehicles · 182 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Renault Rx4 vehicles and 182 completed MOT tests, the Renault Rx4 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 110,167 miles.

15
Vehicles
182
MOT tests
8,317
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Renault Rx4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Rx4 MOT tests:

  • Other118%
  • Steering8%
  • Brakes5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Renault Rx4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
32100%
41182%
51580%
61968%
71963%
82060%
92264%
101867%
111963%
121070%
131267%
14956%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Diesel (9), Petrol (6)

Most common Renault Rx4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Rx4 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  3. Oil leak (7 times)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
  5. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (5 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
  9. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
  10. Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (5 times)
  11. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (4 times)
  13. Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
  14. Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
  15. SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND N/S GAITER WEAKENING (4 times)

Renault Rx4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 2 29 79% 149,778
2002 8 108 67% 100,923
2001 3 31 68% 103,110
2000 2 14 57% 116,827

Renault Rx4 reliability FAQ

Across 15 Renault Rx4 vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Rx4 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.

The typical Renault Rx4 in our data has covered around 110,167 miles.

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