Renault G

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,858 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

1,858

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (73%)

Years Covered

About the Renault G

The Renault G was MOT tested 1,858 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2013 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 239 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£1,944

Per month£162/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2015 details

How reliable is the Renault G?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-9% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Renault G by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2015	73%	239	83,417 mi
2014	71%	1,424	90,365 mi
2013	70%	195	101,957 mi

Questions about the Renault G

Is the Renault G reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2013 to 2015), the Renault G averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 1,858 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.

Which year Renault G has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 Renault G has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 70%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.