Renault Grand Espace MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Grand Espace. Check any Grand Espace by registration number below.

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70.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.6%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Renault Grand Espace — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Grand Espace has an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Grand Espace on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Grand Espace for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault Grand Espace, 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 Renault Grand Espace performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 199 vehicles

71.4%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

17.2%

2011

Based on 556 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

38.1%

2010

Based on 505 vehicles

62.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2009

Based on 345 vehicles

59.4%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

37.6%

2008

Based on 780 vehicles

59.9%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

36.8%

2007

Based on 887 vehicles

57.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

35.8%

2006

Based on 350 vehicles

54.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

41.2%

2005

Based on 250 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2004

Based on 176 vehicles

58.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2003

Based on 55 vehicles

65.5%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

19.2%

2002

Based on 448 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2001

Based on 804 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

39.4%

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2000

Based on 1,026 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

1999

Based on 813 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

1998

Based on 226 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

0

Based on 2,620 vehicles

69.5%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Grand Espace

The most common reasons a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.8%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

3.8%

Warning device shows system malfunction

3.5%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.2%

Renault Grand Espace Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

5.0%

Front Nearside

4.0%

Nearside

3.0%

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Grand Espace

Renault Grand Espace — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Grand Espace MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Grand Espace?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Grand Espace is 70.9% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. 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 Renault Grand Espace?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Grand Espace are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.8%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Grand Espace reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, the Renault Grand Espace is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Grand Espace?

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 Renault Grand Espace?

Typical mileage for the Renault Grand Espace: 199,073 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand Espace to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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