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C202 XLC

1986 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault Espace142,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC202 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f brake disc corroded

play in both front inner steering rack joints

reverse lights not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 6.5mm front 175/65r14t rear 185/60r14h

Fail 14 Apr 2009 152,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f brake disc corroded

play in both front inner steering rack joints

reverse lights not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 6.5mm front 175/65r14t rear 185/60r14h

Pass 11 Apr 2008 145,811 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine & gearbox have oil leaks

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/r door not closing fully (intermitant) slight play o/s inner rack

tyre tread n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 7mm 185/65r14 h fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 145,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r door not closing fully (intermitant) slight play o/s inner rack o/s/f brake hose starting to crack both front to rear brake pipes corroded engine and gearbox oil leaks tyres n/s/f 1mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 1.6mm 185/65r14h fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 140,014 miles

front brake pad wear indicator wires broken, n/s/f shockabsorber leaking but still has damping effect, rear lights slightly affected by operation of indicators, wear to n/s/f lower suapension arm front bush (on limit)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 4.0mm, 185/65/14/h

o/s/r and n/s/f doors not always securing in closed position (intermittant), engine oil leak, corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes, corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s/f hose, slight perrishing to front brake hoses

Pass 31 Mar 2006 136,714 miles

aerial mast broken and banging on roof, rear washer / wiper not working, rear fog light not working at start of test but working ok at end of test

both front brake pad wear indicator wires broken, rear lights dimming slightly when hazards on, o/s/r door difficult to close - intermittant.

o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes partially unbonded and in poor condition, n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, alternator belt loose,

reverse lights not working, engine and gearbox oil leaks, corrosion to metal brake pipes, o/s track rod end dust cover split, o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition,

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 3.0mm o/s/r 5.0mm, 185/65/14h

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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C202 XLC is a 1986 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 142,926 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 C202 XLC, 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 40 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C202 XLC is a 1986 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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