Renault Grand Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2008

51.5% pass rate

from 439 tests in 2021

(19% worse than other 2008 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Grand Espace is unusually good or bad.

24% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 10% fail on Springs (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 10% fail on Coil springs (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 10% fail on Coil spring (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 5.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
- 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.0% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.91% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.91% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
15% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt
      - 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.6% fail on Brake discs
- 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.68% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.23% fail on Pedal
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.91% fail on Hazard warning (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Switch (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.23% fail on Horn
- 0.23% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
10% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 9.3% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Drag link end
- 0.46% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.46% fail on Steering rack
8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.5% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 5.5% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.46% fail on Bumpers
- 0.23% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.23% fail on System
- 0.23% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.23% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.23% fail on Towbar
  - 0.23% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.23% fail on Doors
  - 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition
- 0.23% fail on Seats
  - 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
7.1% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.46% fail on Size/type
6.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
- 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.23% fail on Windscreen
- 0.23% fail on View to rear
  - 0.23% fail on Mirrors
3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.91% fail on Condition
2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.23% fail on Other emission control equipment
    - 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.23% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.23% fail on Sound deadening material
0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.91% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment