Renault Espace MOT Results
Registered in 200749.1% pass rate
from 562 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Suspension
(52% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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9.6% fail on
Springs
(65% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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9.6% fail on
Coil springs
(66% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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0.53% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.18% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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11% fail on
Suspension arms
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(36% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
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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)
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5.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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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)
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0.89% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.53% fail on Horn
- 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.71% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.71% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.71% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.18% fail on Position lamp
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19% fail on
Brakes
(75% worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Brake performance
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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3.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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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)
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3.4% fail on
Rbt
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
- 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
- 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(64% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(72% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs
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4.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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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)
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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
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0.18% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Pedal
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.18% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.18% fail on Other components
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8.5% fail on
Brake performance
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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7.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.36% fail on Bumpers
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0.36% fail on
Seats
- 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.18% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.18% fail on
Doors
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0.18% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.18% fail on Door condition
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0.18% fail on
Other passenger's door
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7.8% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Steering
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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
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0.71% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.71% fail on Steering rack
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0.36% fail on
Power steering
- 0.36% fail on Operation
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7.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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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)
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4.3% fail on
Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.53% fail on
View to rear
- 0.53% fail on Mirrors
- 0.18% fail on Bonnet
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3.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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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)
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2.5% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.53% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.18% fail on Other leaks
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3.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
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0.53% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.53% fail on Attachment
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault Espace (2002 - 2012)
Full of kit, comfortable and refined. Very versatile seven-seat layout. Excellent crash test rating.