MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT RENAULTs year 2003

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Pass percent:55.19%

(The average a petrol RENAULT RENAULT year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,774 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	138
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	46
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	40
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	36
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	26
Rear brake binding	26
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Registration plate issues	20
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	7
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	7
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	138
Headlamp aim out of alignment	104
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	46
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	40
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	36
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	26
Rear brake binding	26
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Registration plate issues	20
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	7
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	7
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT RENAULTs year 2003

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