Does the Renault R5 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Renault R5 records 16.03 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 19.46 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−3.43, 95% interval −4.78 to −2.09). It ranks 442 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Renault R5 is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 334 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 334 | 8.10 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 74 | 1.79 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 56 | 1.36 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 40 | 0.97 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 37 | 0.90 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,124 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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