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C227 NGK

1985 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

462,026 mi
Last recorded462,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Renault Espace138,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 NGK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 462,026 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded inner

oil leak engine

Fail 3 May 2014 462,026 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded inner

oil leak engine

Fail 19 Mar 2014 461,781 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 452,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

misfire on engine. ok for mot.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 440,806 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 41,042 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 398,443 miles

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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C227 NGK is a 1985 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 138,249 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 C227 NGK, 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 41 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C227 NGK is a 1985 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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