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E259 GEO

1988 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,714 mi
Last recorded257,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 GEO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 257,714 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 257,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 252,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 252,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 246,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 240,258 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 240,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F floor pan showing signs of corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 228,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 228,804 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E259 GEO is a 1988 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 144,550 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 E259 GEO, 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 38 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E259 GEO registered?

E259 GEO is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E259 GEO safe to buy?

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