Renault Espace MOT Results

Registered in 2009
45.6% pass rate
from 180 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Espace is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Operation
    • 0.56% fail on Steering play
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Electronic stability control (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Electronic parking brake (65 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.56% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.56% fail on Undertray
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
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