2007 Renault Motorhome — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 302 MOT tests, the 2007 Renault Motorhome recorded an 85.1% pass rate. That is 12.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.9%) and brakes (8.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), ball joint and wipers — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 16 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.3% in the 0-30k band and 23.6% in the 60-90k band, a 10.3-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 15 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 14 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.3% | 4 |
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) | 16 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 13 |
| 3 | Wipers | 13 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Switch | 5 |
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 | 19.9% | 60 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.9% | 48 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.9% | 30 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.0% | 12 |
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 | 60 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 169 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 55 | 23.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | 56 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 59 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 60 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 64 | 17.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Motorhome
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.3% 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.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Renault Motorhomes pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 302 2007 Renault Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Motorhome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.9% of tests, followed by brakes (8.3%).
Does the 2007 Motorhome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 23.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 302 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.