Renault Grand Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2007
47.5% pass rate
from 587 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Grand Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Suspension arms (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension rods (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Hazard warning (40 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Switch (40 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
  • 16% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic braking system (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic parking brake (22 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.34% fail on Steering play
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on Particulate filter
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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