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Check any Renault's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 21 Renault models. Across all Renault models, the average MOT failure rate is 28.3%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any Renault's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

Renault models we cover

Renault Captur
17.9% MOT failure rate
Renault Clio
31.4% MOT failure rate
Renault Espace
32.8% MOT failure rate
Renault G
28.7% MOT failure rate
Renault Grand Espace
32.4% MOT failure rate
Renault Grand Modus
26.5% MOT failure rate
Renault Grand Scenic
30.8% MOT failure rate
Renault Kadjar
17.1% MOT failure rate
Renault Kangoo
32.2% MOT failure rate
Renault Koleos
23.4% MOT failure rate
Renault Laguna
33.9% MOT failure rate
Renault Ll29 Dci 100
33.5% MOT failure rate
Renault Master
29.6% MOT failure rate
Renault Megane
31.2% MOT failure rate
Renault Modus
28.9% MOT failure rate
Renault R5
5 known issues
Renault Scenic
29.4% MOT failure rate
Renault Trafic
31.1% MOT failure rate
Renault Twingo
24.7% MOT failure rate
Renault Wind
27.9% MOT failure rate
Renault Zoe
22.3% MOT failure rate

What a Renault car check includes

Common Renault problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all Renault models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — Clio
Bonnet catch failure (safety)
The bonnet catch mechanism on Phase 1/2 Clios suffers from internal spring failure and striker wear, causing the bonnet to appear closed ...
Dangerous — Clio
Timing belt and dephaser pulley failure
The F4R 2.0 16v engine uses an interference design where timing belt failure causes immediate and total engine destruction. The dephaser ...
Dangerous — Clio
Ball joint and track rod end wear
MOT data shows Clios fail for steering component wear at 33-2332.5 times the national fleet average, with damaged or missing dust covers ...
Dangerous — Clio
Cambelt and dephaser service
The F4R engines use an interference design where timing belt failure causes total engine destruction through piston-valve contact. The be...
Dangerous — Clio
Big end bearing failure
The F4R-830 engine in the Mk3 Clio 197/200 suffers from big end shell bearing failure, particularly the number 4 cylinder which runs hott...

Renault MOT reliability

Across 20 Renault models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 28.3%.

Most reliable Renault models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Renault Kadjar17.1%127,565
Renault Captur17.9%298,080
Renault Zoe22.3%20,647

Least reliable Renault models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Renault Laguna33.9%451,511
Renault Ll29 Dci 10033.5%4,387
Renault Espace32.8%64,320

Check any Renault's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

Renault car check FAQs

How much does a Renault car check cost?

A full Renault car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a Renault history check include?

Our Renault check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Renault model.

Is a Renault HPI check worth it?

Yes. A Renault with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a Renault for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a Renault has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.