RENAULT G MOT pass rate
60.0% of 1,334 RENAULT G MOT tests pass.
The G passes 60.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all RENAULT models (69.5%).
The RENAULT G passes 60.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 62.0% at 6–10 years to 57.0% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 62.0% | 813 | 86,623 miles |
| 10–15 years | 57.0% | 521 | 94,610 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT G
The most common reason the RENAULT G fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 24.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 18.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 16.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT G?
- 60.0% of RENAULT G MOT tests pass, based on 1,334 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT G?
- The most common reason the RENAULT G fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the RENAULT G's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.