MOT reliability
Renault S
7 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Renault S vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Renault S has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,448 miles.
7
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
8,102
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault S MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Renault S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 14 | 57% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 10 | 50% |
| 11 | 10 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Renault S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault S MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
Renault S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 35 | 63% | 137,880 |
| 2002 | 3 | 44 | 68% | 120,239 |
| 1999 | 1 | 22 | 55% | 181,337 |
Renault S reliability FAQ
Across 7 Renault S vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault S MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Renault S in our data has covered around
135,448 miles.
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