Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2002
42.9% pass rate
from 140 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 6.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Pedal
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.9% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.71% fail on Mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (23 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame
  • 19% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Washers (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on Bonnet
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission
      • 6.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 6.4% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Tank
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.71% fail on System
    • 0.71% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.71% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.71% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.71% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.71% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.71% fail on Rams
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Condition
      • 1.4% fail on Requirements (27 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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