Renault Grand Espace statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,236 −17.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,025 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 54.5% Cars of the same ages 60.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 642 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2010 8,025 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,000 miles a year

How many Renault Grand Espaces are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,236 Renault Grand Espaces licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,025 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.6% fewer than the peak of 8,025 in 2010.

Renault Grand Espace MOT reliability

In 2025, 54.5% of Renault Grand Espace MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Grand Espaces tested pass 60.1% of the time, so the Renault Grand Espace does worse than average for its age, by 5.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 53.3%.

Renault Grand Espace MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT, appearing on 43.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.4% of Renault Grand Espace tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Renault Grand Espace MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Renault Grand Espace failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, on 16.5% of 599 failed tests. 71.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Renault Grand Espace engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,353 Renault Grand Espaces licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 85.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 8.6% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 46.1% in 2014 to 85.4%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Renault Grand Espace fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Grand Espace from 2000, when the data begins, to 2011. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2011), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 22.8 to 43.5 mpg, with CO2 of 170 to 297 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Grand Espace”, “New Grand Espace”, “Grand Espace (J66) (all versions and trim levels)”, “Grand Espace (J66)”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Renault Grand Espace safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Renault Grand Espace in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Grand Espace. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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