MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT RENAULTs year 2004

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Pass percent:54.96%

(The average a petrol RENAULT RENAULT year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:977 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside 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 Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Windscreen has damage	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
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\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside 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 Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Windscreen has damage	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
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\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT RENAULTs year 2004

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