Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2007
49.1% pass rate
from 562 tests in 2021
(24% 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 Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.6% fail on Springs (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Coil springs (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.36% fail on Dipswitch (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Hazard warning (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Switch (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Horn
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 19% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic braking system (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
  • 9.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.8% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Operation
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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