MOT reliability
Renault Symbol
7 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
48%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Renault Symbol vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Renault Symbol has an overall 48% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,035 miles.
7
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
3.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Symbol problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Symbol MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Brakes24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility1%
Renault Symbol pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 4 | 25% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (2)
Most common Renault Symbol MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Symbol MOT tests:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sholder worn (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock has slight travel up and down on top mount (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- front discs corroded (1 times)
Renault Symbol pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 38% | 147,430 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 68,185 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 92,295 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 | 57% | 116,651 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 199,742 |
Renault Symbol reliability FAQ
Across 7 Renault Symbol vehicles in our MOT data,
48% pass the MOT (a 52% failure rate), with about
3.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Symbol MOT issues are:
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Renault Symbol in our data has covered around
119,035 miles.
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