2018 Renault Kadjar · 37,307 MOT tests
2018 Renault Kadjar reliability
2018 Renault Kadjars fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Kadjar years (37,307 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,045
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,307
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.5% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Kadjar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes3.5%
- Suspension1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.06%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.12%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.02%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.27%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.24%)
Is a 2018 Renault Kadjar reliable?
2018 Renault Kadjars fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Kadjar years (37,307 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Kadjar MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (4.06% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Kadjar have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Kadjar shows 38,045 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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