2015 Renault G: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2015 Renault G?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2015 Renault G than on all cars registered in 2015.

• Brake lights5.9× usual
  Renault G

  11.7% All 2015 cars

  2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 10%, against 1.5% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints6.1× usual
  Renault G

  10.4% All 2015 cars

  1.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.7%, against 1% of all 2015 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

Common 2015 Renault G MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2015 Renault G MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  35% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  35% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  34% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Suspension
  30% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Driveshafts and joints
  11% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  10% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2015 Renault G

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the brake lights? (Flagged at MOT 5.9× as often on the 2015 Renault G as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 6.1× as often on the 2015 Renault G as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?