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C231 ULT

1986 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,134 mi
Last recorded139,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault Espace142,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 ULT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 139,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 139,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

many other metal brake pipes surface rusted

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leaks on engine and box etc

outer cv gaitors starting to split

slight play in o/s of rack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 137,595 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

signs of corrosion on underside of body

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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C231 ULT is a 1986 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C231 ULT, 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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What year was C231 ULT registered?

C231 ULT is a 1986 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C231 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C231 ULT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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