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Renault 5 MOT Results

62.9% pass rate
from 105 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault 5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.95% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.9% fail on Horn
      • 0.95% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.95% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.95% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.95% fail on Cable
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.95% fail on Lever
    • 0.95% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.95% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.95% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.95% fail on Power steering
      • 0.95% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.95% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.95% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.95% fail on Tank
      • 0.95% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission
      • 0.95% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.95% fail on Joints
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Condition
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates