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2008 Renault Minibus MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Minibus models manufactured in 2008, based on 35 real MOT test results.

68.6%
Pass Rate
31.4%
Fail Rate
35
Total Tests
84,217
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2008 Renault Minibus MOT Analysis

The 2008 Renault Minibus has an MOT pass rate of 68.6% based on 35 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,217 miles on the odometer. With a 31.4% failure rate, the 2008 Minibus is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Renault Minibus is Body, chassis, structure, responsible for 5.7% of failures. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs range from £100–500+. Brakes is the second most common issue at 5.7%. Steering follows at 5.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (35 tests)

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall Minibus page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Body, Chassis, Structure5.7%2
2Brakes5.7%2
3Steering5.7%2
4Identification Of The Vehicle2.9%1
5Non-component Advisories2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 84,217 mi

For 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.

Body & Structure0.68% per 10K miBrakes0.68% per 10K miSteering0.68% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.34% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Body & Structure0.685.7%2
Brakes0.685.7%2
Steering0.685.7%2
Identification of the vehicle0.342.9%1
Non-component advisories0.342.9%1

Mileage Statistics

84,217
Mean
113,296
Median
66,548
25th Percentile
137,591
75th Percentile
3.73% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2008 Renault Minibus has an MOT pass rate of 68.6% based on 35 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,217 miles on the odometer. With a 31.4% failure rate, the 2008 Minibus is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Renault Minibus, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to body, chassis, structure: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely. With an average mileage of 84,217 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Body, chassis, structure — 5.7% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 5.7% of MOT failures on 2008 Renault Minibus models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Brakes — 5.7% of failures

Brakes issues account for 5.7% of MOT failures on 2008 Renault Minibus models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Steering — 5.7% of failures

Steering issues account for 5.7% of MOT failures on 2008 Renault Minibus models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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