MOT reliability
Renault S56
6 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Renault S56 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Renault S56 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 292,004 miles.
6
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
6,771
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault S56 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault S56 MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Visibility5%
Renault S56 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 33% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 25% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Renault S56 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault S56 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- half shaft bolts loose [resecured at station] (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Renault S56 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 338,728 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 43% | 75,094 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 123,281 |
| 1990 | 2 | 24 | 75% | 564,883 |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | 17% | 85,157 |
Renault S56 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Renault S56 vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault S56 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Renault S56 in our data has covered around
292,004 miles.
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