Renault Motor Caravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Motor Caravan car check
Is the Renault Motor Caravan reliable? We analysed 2,306 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Motor Caravan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Motor Caravan.
Renault Motor Caravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Motor Caravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Motor Caravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Motor Caravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Motor Caravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Motor Caravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Motor Caravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Motor Caravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Motor Caravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 99 | 75.8% | 27,213 | 45,332 | 64,767 |
| 2007 | 349 | 76.2% | 21,911 | 36,881 | 49,625 |
| 2006 | 355 | 76.3% | 22,188 | 37,213 | 48,876 |
| 2005 | 259 | 75.7% | 26,887 | 43,370 | 56,693 |
| 2004 | 130 | 68.5% | 85,773 | 109,384 | 162,630 |
| 2003 | 80 | 66.3% | 132,186 | 170,541 | 208,320 |
| 2001 | 67 | 76.1% | 67,910 | 107,079 | 133,562 |
| 2000 | 62 | 80.6% | 87,565 | 106,907 | 127,763 |
| 1998 | 54 | 70.4% | 80,239 | 102,232 | 206,412 |
| 1995 | 55 | 72.7% | 86,917 | 104,272 | 121,136 |
| 1994 | 61 | 67.2% | 114,861 | 128,393 | 137,601 |
| 1988 | 51 | 64.7% | 51,649 | 60,575 | 64,000 |
| 1987 | 71 | 60.6% | 70,414 | 81,350 | 455,688 |
| 1983 | 56 | 60.7% | 78,857 | 85,706 | 118,613 |
| 1982 | 77 | 61.0% | 78,331 | 91,023 | 103,086 |
How Long Does a Renault Motor Caravan Last?
Based on 133 Renault Motor Caravan vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Motor Caravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Motor Caravan 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 Motor Caravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.6% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
60.6% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Motor Caravan is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.6% across 62 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Motor Caravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Motor Caravan THIS CAR | 71.5% | 2,306 | 57,021 mi | 44 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 |
| Aprilia Leonardo 125 | 79.4% | 4,005 | 13,501 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Motor Caravan outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Motor Caravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 2,306 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Renault Motor Caravan are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (66 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (53), and fog lamp not working (35). 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 Motor Caravan owner drives around 2,161 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 Motor Caravan models stay on UK roads for around 44 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.