Is the Renault G reliable?

The Renault G has an average MOT pass rate of 71% across 3 years, based on 1,858 tests in 2026. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2015 with a 73% pass rate.

Which year Renault G is best?

The 2015 Renault G has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 70%. There's a 3 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault G

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,858 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

1,858

Best Year

2015 (73%)

Years Covered

About the Renault G

The Renault G has been tested 1,858 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2013 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 239 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 3 point spread, the G is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The RENAULT G has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 101,957 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 83,417 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the G is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.