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CH55 TAY

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 129,461 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle pipe

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 129,461 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both side front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle pipe

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,511 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Steering arm has slightly play.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,511 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Steering arm has slightly play.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,727 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,674 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,306 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,286 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,168 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CH55 TAY is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CH55 TAY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CH55 TAY registered?

CH55 TAY is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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