Renault Unknown (1984)

1,758 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1984 Renault Unknown

CarHunch analysed 1,758 real MOT records for the 1984 Renault Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
99,793
typical mileage
99,793–99,793 middle half
0.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1984 Renault Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (54%) 952 0.1% 0
Petrol (46%) 804 0.1% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0
LPG (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1984 Renault Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

99,793
low mileage
99,793
typical
99,793
high mileage

Half of all 1984 Renault Unknown vehicles fall between 99,793 and 99,793 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Renault Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40%
    Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working
  • 40%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 40%
    Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine
  • 40%
    Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated
  • 40%
    Nearside Front Direction indicator not working
  • 40%
    Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
  • 40%
    Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 40%
    Windscreen washer not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.

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