2006 Renault Motorhome — MOT failures & pass rate
282 MOT tests on the 2006 Renault Motorhome are in this dataset, and 78.7% of them passed. That is 6.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.5% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), wipers and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 Motorhome fails 19.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 23.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 33.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 41 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 20 |
| 2 | Wipers | 16 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 33.0% | 93 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.3% | 63 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 41 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.2% | 26 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.5% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 36 | 19.4% |
| 30-60k | 160 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 23.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 55 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 64 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 54 | 20.4% |
| 2025 | 55 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Motorhome
On a 2006 Motorhome, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Renault Motorhomes pass their MOT?
78.7% of the 282 2006 Renault Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Renault Motorhome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by brakes (11.3%).
Does the 2006 Motorhome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 0-30k band to 23.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 282 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.