Renault Grand Espace

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 3,141 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

3,141

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Grand Espace

The Renault Grand Espace was MOT tested 3,141 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2001 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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 and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 136 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Grand Espaces pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,077

Per month£173/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 2012 details

How reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-10% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Grand Espace by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	81%	136	101,989 mi
2011	74%	439	116,223 mi
2010	71%	375	128,574 mi
2009	72%	249	131,749 mi
2008	69%	610	120,534 mi
2007	68%	656	136,173 mi
2006	60%	264	126,858 mi
2005	72%	169	119,510 mi
2004	69%	115	120,608 mi
2003	71%	31	93,532 mi
2002	69%	51	118,271 mi
2001	63%	46	113,458 mi

Questions about the Renault Grand Espace

Is the Renault Grand Espace reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2001 to 2012), the Renault Grand Espace averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 3,141 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Renault Grand Espace has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Renault Grand Espace has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 60%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.