Renault Unknown (2007)

1,884 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Renault Unknown

CarHunch analysed 1,884 real MOT records for the 2007 Renault Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 78.4% below UK average
1.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
162,160
typical mileage
88,947–216,027 middle half
0.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 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 (98%) 1,847 0.8% 0.02
Petrol (1%) 20 9.3% 0.3
Diesel (1%) 14 79.1% 1.14
Other (0%) 2 83.3% 0.5
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 66.7% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 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.

88,947
low mileage
162,160
typical
216,027
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Renault Unknown vehicles fall between 88,947 and 216,027 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Renault Unknown

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

  • 30.3%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 15.2%
    Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
  • 15.2%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 15.2%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 12.1%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 12.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 12.1%
    Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
  • 12.1%
    Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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