MOT reliability
Renault Saloon
13 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Renault Saloon vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Renault Saloon has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,175 miles.
13
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
7,397
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Saloon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Saloon MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Brakes2%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Renault Saloon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 8 | 50% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (2)
Most common Renault Saloon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Saloon MOT tests:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Both inner steering rack joints has play (2 times)
- Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
Renault Saloon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 102,080 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 165,845 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 64,627 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 100,958 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 89,281 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 180,652 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 133,013 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9 |
| 1925 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 11,118 |
| 1921 | 3 | 14 | 100% | — |
Renault Saloon reliability FAQ
Across 13 Renault Saloon vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Saloon MOT issues are:
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d).
The typical Renault Saloon in our data has covered around
94,175 miles.
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