Renault Espace
Registered from 1990 to 2016.
About this model
The Renault Espace is a series of automobiles manufactured by Renault since 1984. For its first five generations, the Espace was a multi-purpose vehicle/MPV (M-segment), but it has been redesigned as a mid-size crossover SUV for its sixth generation.
From the Wikipedia article Renault Espace, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2007 2.0 diesel. 141 of 444 tests failed, 32%.
Better than 12% of 2007 cars. The typical one fails 27%, across 935 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55% | 78 |
| Brakes | 40% | 56 |
| Lights and electrics | 39% | 55 |
| Steering | 30% | 43 |
| Tyres and wheels | 20% | 28 |
| Body and structure | 14% | 20 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Where it stands out against its peers
- Steering: failed more often than 97% of 2007 cars — 30% of its 141 failed tests, where an ordinary 2007 car has 5%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 55% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Brakes — 40% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Steering — 30% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Tyres and wheels — 20% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 39% of its failures
- Body and structure — 14% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 27% of its inspections, against the 30% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80–100k miles | 29% | 27% | 55 | |
| 100–120k miles | 32% | 29% | 99 | |
| 120–140k miles | 33% | 30% | 83 | |
| 140–160k miles | 38% | 30% | 85 | |
| 160–180k miles | 27% | 30% | 45 |
367 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 120k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 156 hp · 2023 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 155 hp · 2009 kg · 2839 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1986 kg · 2838 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0619/16
Possible incorrect assembly of the left or right front flexible brake hose could lead to wear of the flexible brake hose by fretting on the wheel rim and on the tyre. Possible brake fluid leakage, which results as a consequence, could lead to long brake pedal travel and a decrease of braking efficiency.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0620/16
The webbing of the front seat belts may have been partially cut. If this is the case, it could result in a loss of efficiency of the safety belt protection performance in the event of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0621/16
The front wheel alignment may be incorrect. The lower suspension arm may not be properly fixed and could slip. Possible premature and asymmetrical wear of the front tyres which arises as a result could, in extreme cases, lead to a sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0622/16
Due to the absence of primer when bonding, the sun roof may not be properly attached. Part of the sunroof could consequently detach from the vehicle whilst driving, posing risk for following vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0657/16
Possible omission of the tightening of the additional heating earth wiring in the passenger compartment could lead to a fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1338/15
There is a risk of aggression of the engine wiring by the metallic bracket welded to the engine supercharging air hose and used as support for the fuel pipe. Damage to the wiring could lead to malfunction of the engine or cause the automatic gearbox to become blocked.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1343/16
The rear screws on the front seat runners were not tightened. In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the front seats may tip forwards owing to the poor attachment or breakage of the seat runner's fittings.
Recall of the product from end users