Renault Motorhome
From 327 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 19 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.6% of failures are serious: 38.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
Typical mileage
Half of all Motorhomes tested had between 45,325 and 92,928 miles on the clock.
At 62,968 median miles, the Motorhome has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Motorhome MOT pass rate?
The Renault Motorhome has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 327 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Motorhome?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Motorhome is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Motorhome at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Motorhome is 62,968 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,325 and 92,928 miles.
Buying a used Motorhome?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £117 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.