MOT reliability

Renault T

Q: Is the Renault T reliable?

Across 11 Renault T vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault T?

The typical Renault T in our data has covered around 185,452 miles.

11 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Renault T vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Renault T has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 185,452 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

8,206

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault T problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault T MOT tests:

Other42%
Emissions & nuisance18%
Brakes12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Lamps & electrical9%
Body & structure5%
Steering3%
Identification & plates3%

Renault T pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	3	67%
5	4	50%
6	3	67%
7	2	100%
8	3	67%
9	3	67%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	3	67%
13	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%
19	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (11)

Most common Renault T MOT faults

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread. handbrake cable has cracked inner sheath (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
n/s/f and o/s/f abs leads slightly insecure (2 times)
n/s/f inner wing liner slightly insecure (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Renault T pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	11	91%	188,556
2004	1	25	60%	207,773

Renault T reliability FAQ

Across 11 Renault T vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault T MOT issues are: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)); Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Renault T in our data has covered around 185,452 miles.

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