Renault Espace
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 3,087 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
3,087
Best Year
1999 (82%)
Years Covered
19
How reliable is the Renault Espace?
Renault Espace by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 68% | 47 | 114,463 mi |
| 2011 | 64% | 182 | 118,589 mi |
| 2010 | 70% | 229 | 121,339 mi |
| 2009 | 67% | 230 | 122,889 mi |
| 2008 | 67% | 513 | 131,506 mi |
| 2007 | 66% | 670 | 128,936 mi |
| 2006 | 65% | 293 | 123,939 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 185 | 114,056 mi |
| 2004 | 69% | 170 | 104,189 mi |
| 2003 | 69% | 64 | 92,799 mi |
| 2002 | 75% | 109 | 104,289 mi |
| 2001 | 71% | 45 | 126,929 mi |
| 2000 | 78% | 41 | 110,316 mi |
| 1999 | 82% | 50 | 105,298 mi |
| 1998 | 64% | 39 | 151,325 mi |
| 1996 | 58% | 52 | 149,535 mi |
| 1995 | 77% | 44 | 158,857 mi |
| 1994 | 68% | 81 | 191,201 mi |
| 1993 | 79% | 43 | 199,945 mi |
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About the Renault Espace
The Renault Espace has been tested 3,087 times in 2024 MOT data across 19 model years (1993 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 50 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 58%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The RENAULT ESPACE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 199,945 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 114,463 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Espace is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.