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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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Data last updated: · Based on 2,540 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.0%
Typical Mileage
43,758mi
Annual Mileage
2,116mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
40yrs

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.

77.4%
2010
72.2%
2009
77%
2008
78.5%
2007
79%
2006
79.3%
2005
72.2%
2004
63.1%
2003
64%
2002
60.4%
2001
66.4%
2000
67.7%
1990
68%
1989
64.5%
1986

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.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 55
position lamp(s) not working 32
parking brake recording little or no effort 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Headlamp aim too low 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25

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.

Low usage
1,017 mi/yr
Typical
2,116 mi/yr
Average
3,175 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,750 mi/yr

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.

Average
20.2 years
Median
18.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
40 years

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.

Median
43,758 mi
75th Percentile
78,026 mi
95th Percentile
174,617 mi
Max Recorded
636,132 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Motor Home

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2005

79.3% MOT pass rate from 150 tests

Year to avoid
2001

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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Should 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.

Renault Motor Home — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Motor Home reliable?
Based on 2,540 MOT tests, the Renault Motor Home has a 74.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Renault Motor Home?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and position lamp(s) not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Renault Motor Home do per year?
The typical Renault Motor Home does around 2,116 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Motor Home last?
Most Renault Motor Home models stay on UK roads for around 40 years based on our analysis of 141 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Motor Home?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Motor Home?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Motor Home is 2005 with a 79.3% pass rate across 150 tests.