MOT reliability

Renault S 56

Q: Is the Renault S 56 reliable?

Across 1 Renault S 56 vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 5.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault S 56?

The typical Renault S 56 in our data has covered around 177,009 miles.

1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Renault S 56 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Renault S 56 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,009 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,381

Avg miles / year

5.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault S 56 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault S 56 MOT tests:

Other65%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Body & structure3%
Identification & plates2%

Renault S 56 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Renault S 56 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault S 56 MOT tests:

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) (2 times)
Oil leak (2 times)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Offside Front slight play in king pin (2 times)
Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front spring hangers (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) (2 times)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)

Renault S 56 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1989	1	17	65%	177,009

Renault S 56 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Renault S 56 vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 5.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault S 56 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1).

The typical Renault S 56 in our data has covered around 177,009 miles.

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