MOT reliability

Renault Talisman

Q: Is the Renault Talisman reliable?

Across 5 Renault Talisman vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

5 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Renault Talisman vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Renault Talisman has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 89,213 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1.4

Faults per test

15%

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Talisman problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Talisman MOT tests:

Lamps & electrical38%
Brakes23%
Other23%
Visibility8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%

Renault Talisman pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
4	2	50%
7	1	100%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
19	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (2)

Most common Renault Talisman MOT faults

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned offside not fitted (4.5.4 (a)) (1 times)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
Rear wheel steering has slight play detected at both wheels (1 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Renault Talisman pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	2	3	67%	54,194
2016	2	4	75%	148,398
2007	1	2	50%	40,882

Renault Talisman reliability FAQ

Across 5 Renault Talisman vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Talisman MOT issues are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)).

The typical Renault Talisman in our data has covered around 89,213 miles.

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