Renault 5 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault 5. Check any 5 by registration number below.

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83.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.4%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Renault 5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault 5 has an average MOT pass rate of 83.9%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Renault 5, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault 5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 56 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

2001

Based on 68 vehicles

76.5%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

1999

Based on 281 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

1998

Based on 242 vehicles

82.6%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

1997

Based on 237 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1996

Based on 156 vehicles

78.2%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1995

Based on 135 vehicles

81.5%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1994

Based on 138 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1993

Based on 196 vehicles

84.7%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1992

Based on 138 vehicles

83.3%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1991

Based on 34 vehicles

82.4%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1990

Based on 69 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

12.8%

1989

Based on 93 vehicles

83.9%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

2.8%

1988

Based on 41 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

6.7%

1987

Based on 31 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 145 vehicles

82.1%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

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Renault 5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault 5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault 5?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault 5 is 83.9% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault 5?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Renault 5 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.9%, the Renault 5 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault 5?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault 5?

Typical mileage for the Renault 5: 152,176 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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