Renault Grand espace
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 3,141 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
3,141
Best Year
2012 (81%)
Years Covered
12
How reliable is the Renault Grand espace?
Renault Grand espace by Year
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About the Renault Grand espace
The Renault Grand espace has been tested 3,141 times in 2024 MOT data across 12 model years (2001 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 diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 136 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT GRAND ESPACEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 113,458 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 101,989 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Grand espace is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
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