Renault Motor Home Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Motor Home reliable? We analysed 2,540 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Motor Home 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 position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Motor Home.
Renault Motor Home Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Motor Home. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Motor Home MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Motor Home to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Motor Home Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Motor Home fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Motor Home Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Motor Home owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Motor Home MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Motor Home year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53 | 77.4% | 21,443 | 34,447 | 43,096 |
| 2009 | 97 | 72.2% | 27,986 | 38,312 | 64,250 |
| 2008 | 244 | 77.0% | 20,712 | 30,198 | 44,514 |
| 2007 | 553 | 78.5% | 19,692 | 30,238 | 43,628 |
| 2006 | 424 | 79.0% | 22,727 | 34,326 | 48,032 |
| 2005 | 150 | 79.3% | 18,281 | 25,356 | 39,903 |
| 2004 | 216 | 72.2% | 53,597 | 87,946 | 113,600 |
| 2003 | 103 | 63.1% | 65,685 | 130,657 | 174,873 |
| 2002 | 136 | 64.0% | 68,603 | 98,626 | 122,030 |
| 2001 | 53 | 60.4% | 107,035 | 118,860 | 248,401 |
| 2000 | 119 | 66.4% | 103,186 | 131,692 | 151,778 |
| 1990 | 99 | 67.7% | 40,437 | 50,143 | 74,294 |
| 1989 | 50 | 68.0% | 51,718 | 60,663 | 87,244 |
| 1986 | 62 | 64.5% | 50,273 | 52,872 | 78,794 |
How Long Does a Renault Motor Home Last?
Based on 141 Renault Motor Home vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Motor Home Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Motor Home 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 Home
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.3% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
60.4% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Motor Home is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.3% across 150 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.4% — 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 Home Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Motor Home THIS CAR | 74.0% | 2,540 | 43,758 mi | 40 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 |
| Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto | 70.8% | 1,758 | 54,807 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Motor Home outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Renault Motor HomeShould you buy a used Renault Motor Home?
The Renault Motor Home has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 2,540 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Renault Motor Home are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (64 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (55), and position lamp(s) not working (32). 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 Home owner drives around 2,116 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 Home models stay on UK roads for around 40 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.