Renault Unknown (1988)
1988 Renault Unknown
CarHunch analysed 5,203 real MOT records for the 1988 Renault Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1988 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 (91%) | 4,717 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (9%) | 485 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 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.
Half of all 1988 Renault Unknown vehicles fall between 69,641 and 118,302 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Renault Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.9%
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
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42.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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42.9%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
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28.6%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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28.6%
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
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28.6%
Service brake efficiency below requirements
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28.6%
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff
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28.6%
Exhaust system insecure
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.
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