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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rapido S8. Check any S8 by registration number below.

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92.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.4%

vs Rapido Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rapido S8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rapido S8 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, which is 1.4 percentage points below the Rapido brand average of 93.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rapido S8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rapido S8 performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 36 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Rapido average: 93.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

14k mi

0

Based on 15 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Rapido average: 93.9%
Mileage at 5yr

9k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

2.8%

Other Rapido Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rapido models.

Rapido 9094df

100.0% pass rate

Rapido 8094df Auto

91.3% pass rate

Rapido 8096df Auto

95.5% pass rate

Rapido 8096df

93.8% pass rate

Rapido 8094df

94.1% pass rate

Rapido Unclassified

96.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rapido S8

Rapido S8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rapido S8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rapido S8?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rapido S8 is 92.5% compared to the Rapido average of 93.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rapido S8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rapido S8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, the Rapido S8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rapido S8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rapido S8?
Typical mileage for the Rapido S8: 14,190 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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