MOT reliability
Renault Trike
3 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Renault Trike vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Renault Trike has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,506 miles.
3
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
100
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Trike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Trike MOT tests:
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Other142%
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Steering16%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Renault Trike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Renault Trike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Trike MOT tests:
- Front tyre sidewalls perished (2 times)
- Fuel pipe touching on rear axle (2 times)
- O/S/F fork seal worn (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear brake pipe touching back axle (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (1 times)
- Brake pipe inadequately supported front from handle bars (3.6.B.1) (1 times)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
- IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. bear wires exposed and need securing (9.1) (1 times)
Renault Trike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 42,779 |
| 1984 | 2 | 20 | 85% | 56,233 |
Renault Trike reliability FAQ
Across 3 Renault Trike vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Trike MOT issues are:
Front tyre sidewalls perished; Fuel pipe touching on rear axle; O/S/F fork seal worn.
The typical Renault Trike in our data has covered around
49,506 miles.
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