MOT reliability
Renault Espase
4 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Renault Espase vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Renault Espase has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,968 miles.
4
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
5,891
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Espase problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Espase MOT tests:
-
Other113%
-
Emissions & nuisance5%
-
Seatbelts & equipment4%
-
Brakes4%
-
Steering1%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Renault Espase pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)
Most common Renault Espase MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Espase MOT tests:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (9 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (7 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- N/S & O/S Steering Track rod inner joints have slight play (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Renault Espase pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 85,525 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 58,218 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 129,357 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 94,775 |
Renault Espase reliability FAQ
Across 4 Renault Espase vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Espase MOT issues are:
Play in steering rack inner joint(s); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Renault Espase in our data has covered around
91,968 miles.
Compare the Renault Espase
See how the Renault Espase stacks up against other Renault models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Renault Espase
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Renault models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks