MOT reliability
Renault S35
2 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Renault S35 vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Renault S35 has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,815 miles.
2
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
4,653
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault S35 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault S35 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Brakes13%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Renault S35 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Renault S35 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault S35 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (2 times)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) (1 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
Renault S35 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 30 | 67% | 99,061 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 172,570 |
Renault S35 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Renault S35 vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault S35 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Renault S35 in our data has covered around
135,815 miles.
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