2008 Renault 9tse MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 9tse models manufactured in 2008, based on 31 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2008 Renault 9tse MOT Analysis
The 2008 Renault 9tse has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 31 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,876 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 2008 9tse is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Renault 9tse is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 3.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall 9tse page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 69,876 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.46 | 3.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2008 Renault 9tse has an MOT pass rate of 64.5% based on 31 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,876 miles on the odometer. With a 35.5% failure rate, the 2008 9tse is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Renault 9tse, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 69,876 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2008 Renault 9tse models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.