2006 Renault Ll29 100 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 553 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Renault Ll29 100, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 68.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.5% in the 150k+ group versus 16.7% in the 60-90k group.

Pass rate

553

MOT tests analysed

31.6%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

16.7

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2006 Renault Ll29 100
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	23.3%	129
2	Suspension	16.1%	89
3	Brakes	15.9%	88
4	Visibility	9.2%	51
5	Steering	8.1%	45
6	Tyres	4.9%	27

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2006 Renault Ll29 100
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Ball joint	52
2	Rbt (sp)	51
3	Headlamp aim	51
4	Position lamp	51
5	Track rod end	42
6	Wipers	36

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2006 Renault Ll29 100
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	35.3%	195
2	Suspension	34.9%	193
3	Emissions & environmental	26.4%	146
4	Other defects	22.1%	122
5	Tyres	21.3%	118
6	Lighting & signalling	11.6%	64

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2006 Ll29 100
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	30	16.7%
90-120k	80	35.0%
120-150k	131	31.3%
150k+	308	32.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2006 Ll29 100
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	141	32.6%
2022	136	33.8%
2023	113	31.0%
2024	95	30.5%
2025	68	27.9%

What to check before buying a 2006 Ll29 100

Before buying a 2006 Renault Ll29 100, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 23.3% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (23.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (16.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Brakes (15.9% 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.

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 Ll29 100s pass their MOT?

68.3% of the 553 2006 Renault Ll29 100 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Renault Ll29 100?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 23.3% of tests, followed by suspension (16.1%).

Does the 2006 Ll29 100 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 60-90k band to 32.5% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 553 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.