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A17 FBS

1989 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FBS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2011 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 127,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 127,022 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 127,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 127,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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A17 FBS is a 1989 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 138,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 FBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 FBS registered?

A17 FBS is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A17 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FBS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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