MOT reliability

Renault G

Q: Is the Renault G reliable?

Across 1,043 Renault G vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault G?

The typical Renault G in our data has covered around 96,184 miles.

1,043 vehicles · 11,943 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,043 Renault G vehicles and 11,943 completed MOT tests, the Renault G has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,184 miles.

1,043

Vehicles

11,943

MOT tests

8,889

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault G problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault G MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
Brakes22%
Other20%
Lamps & electrical12%
Body & structure6%
Visibility4%
Steering3%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Renault G pass rate by age

How the Renault G's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	36	89%
3	1,264	81%
4	1,286	77%
5	1,312	72%
6	1,255	71%
7	1,316	70%
8	1,288	70%
9	1,304	66%
10	1,220	68%
11	1,127	68%
12	480	67%
13	49	59%
14	5	60%
15	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1,043)

Most common Renault G MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault G MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (775 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (730 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (518 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (473 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (367 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (359 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (358 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (323 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (323 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (305 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (302 times)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (242 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (239 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (227 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (225 times)

Renault G pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	120	1,205	74%	89,302
2014	800	9,253	71%	95,660
2013	119	1,434	72%	105,935
2012	2	29	69%	121,483
2011	2	22	59%	116,347

Renault G reliability FAQ

Across 1,043 Renault G vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault G MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Renault G in our data has covered around 96,184 miles.

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