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L8 SWB

2014 Renault G

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,825 mi
Last recorded143,825 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault G64,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SWB
MakeRenault
ModelG
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 130,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts heavily worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears heavily scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,038 miles

How Reliable is the Renault G?

Based on 11,887 MOT tests across 1,056 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 122
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L8 SWB is a 2014 Renault G in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Renault G models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 64,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault G fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 SWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault G typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Renault G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 SWB is a 2014 Renault G, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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