Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2006
48.9% pass rate
from 305 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2006 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 8.2% fail on Springs
      • 8.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 8.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 17% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.66% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.33% fail on Cable
        • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic braking system (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.66% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.33% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.98% fail on Horn
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 10% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.33% fail on Steering lock
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.66% fail on Undertray (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Panel
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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