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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT ESPACEs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:56.74%
(The average a petrol RENAULT ESPACE year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:571 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Registration plate lamp issues24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||5
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|3
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Rear brake binding3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Central Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction |3.1.7|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction |1.1.6 |e||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken |6.1.2 |a||1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage not attached at the bottom |1.7.2|1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator rod missing (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Central Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Stop lamp not working Rear Centre |1.2.1b|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rod rack to track rod end |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Stop lamp not working center |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing from bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1

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