Renault Motorhome MOT pass rate & common failures
1,192 MOT tests on the Renault Motorhome (1985–2017) give it an 81.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.2% fail rate), the Motorhome comes out 7.3pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.0%) and brakes (9.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and wipers — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 69 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.5% versus 15.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Motorhome model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30 | 76.7% | 23.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 38 | 65.8% | 34.2% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 134 | 77.6% | 22.4% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 282 | 78.7% | 21.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 302 | 85.1% | 14.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 136 | 82.3% | 17.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 54 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 115 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 54 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 32 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 27 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.5% | 18 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 69 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 61 |
| 3 | Wipers | 49 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 38 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 38 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 30 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.4% | 315 |
| 2 | Suspension | 19.0% | 226 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 137 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.7% | 127 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.2% | 74 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 68 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 225 | 15.1% |
| 30-60k | 529 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 247 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 84 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 55 | 21.8% |
| 150k+ | 51 | 25.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 229 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 243 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 245 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 237 | 20.7% |
| 2025 | 238 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a Renault Motorhome
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (4.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Motorhome?
81.1% of the 1,192 Renault Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.9% fail rate, across model years 1985–2017.
What does the Renault Motorhome most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, then brakes (9.7%).
How much does mileage affect Motorhome MOT results?
Fail rates run at 15.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 25.5% for 150k+, a 10.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,192 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.