Renault Grand Espace Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Grand Espace car check
Is the Renault Grand Espace reliable? We analysed 167,170 real MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Grand Espace is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include track rod end ball joint has excessive play, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Grand Espace.
Renault Grand Espace Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Grand Espace. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Grand Espace MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Grand Espace to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Grand Espace Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Grand Espace Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Grand Espace owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Grand Espace MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Grand Espace year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,326 | 73.8% | 49,154 | 78,677 | 113,672 |
| 2011 | 4,386 | 71.4% | 55,608 | 80,534 | 111,389 |
| 2010 | 4,603 | 69.8% | 55,599 | 83,171 | 117,189 |
| 2009 | 4,324 | 68.2% | 61,968 | 93,263 | 124,883 |
| 2008 | 10,831 | 67.3% | 56,756 | 85,569 | 116,526 |
| 2007 | 17,427 | 67.2% | 59,860 | 88,970 | 120,990 |
| 2006 | 12,379 | 67.3% | 56,506 | 81,415 | 109,049 |
| 2005 | 23,904 | 67.4% | 52,198 | 75,265 | 101,311 |
| 2004 | 20,342 | 66.4% | 49,208 | 72,044 | 97,584 |
| 2003 | 13,208 | 67.8% | 47,498 | 70,794 | 96,877 |
| 2002 | 15,853 | 65.8% | 58,355 | 83,609 | 110,963 |
| 2001 | 16,340 | 65.4% | 65,508 | 88,771 | 113,911 |
| 2000 | 10,379 | 63.3% | 74,295 | 98,992 | 126,865 |
| 1999 | 7,361 | 63.5% | 83,090 | 105,538 | 131,148 |
| 1998 | 4,429 | 65.2% | 96,817 | 120,692 | 146,161 |
How Long Does a Renault Grand Espace Last?
Based on 12,195 Renault Grand Espace vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Grand Espace Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Grand Espace MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Grand Espace
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.8% MOT pass rate from 1,326 tests
63.3% MOT pass rate from 10,379 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Grand Espace is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.8% across 1,326 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Grand Espace Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Grand Espace THIS CAR | 66.7% | 167,170 | 83,958 mi | 28 yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Saab 9000 Cse | 66% | 66,427 | 129,814 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Grand Espace trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Renault Grand EspaceShould you buy a used Renault Grand Espace?
The Renault Grand Espace has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.7% across 167,170 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Renault Grand Espace are track rod end ball joint has excessive play (9,269 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (8,240), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (4,803). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Renault Grand Espace owner drives around 7,518 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Renault Grand Espace models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.