Is the Renault Unclassified reliable?

The Renault Unclassified has an average MOT pass rate of 81% across 21 years, based on 1,316 tests in 2026. That's 1 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Renault Unclassified is best?

The 2020 Renault Unclassified has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 64%. There's a 32 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault Unclassified

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 1,316 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

1,316

Best Year

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Unclassified

The Renault Unclassified has been tested 1,316 times in 2026 MOT data across 21 model years (2001 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 53 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 32 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer RENAULT UNCLASSIFIEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 181,879 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 53,201 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2299cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,845

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Unclassified?

vs national average-1% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average+1% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread32 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Unclassified by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	82%	62	53,201 mi
2020	96%	53	17,888 mi
2019	94%	49	32,688 mi
2018	92%	48	43,978 mi
2017	89%	79	44,415 mi
2016	92%	90	40,463 mi
2015	91%	66	105,282 mi
2014	82%	135	69,292 mi
2013	92%	87	56,032 mi
2012	66%	102	89,188 mi
2011	64%	33	96,764 mi
2010	82%	33	105,019 mi
2009	84%	51	89,075 mi
2008	77%	48	66,984 mi
2007	74%	86	72,947 mi
2006	69%	84	102,025 mi
2005	77%	47	125,557 mi
2004	72%	54	145,647 mi
2003	79%	33	100,517 mi
2002	73%	44	118,366 mi
2001	69%	32	181,879 mi