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E281 CVO

1988 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,275 mi
Last recorded154,275 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 CVO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 154,275 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

1.outer cv boots poor

Pass 5 May 2011 147,485 miles

1) Slight play in steering rack support rubber bushes.

2) O/S/F Tyre on 2mm ( legal limit 1.6mm )

3) N/S/F Tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

4) Slight play in N/S/F inner steering arm ball jpoint.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 137,341 miles

1) Drivers seat belt freying on edges.

2) Slight play in steering rack bushes.

3) Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 136,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1) Drivers seat belt freying on edges.

2) Slight play in steering rack bushes.

3) Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 124,514 miles

1) Front brakes binding slightly.

2) N/S/F driveshaft gaiter deteriorating.

3) O/S/R tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,514 miles

1) Front brakes binding slightly.

2) N/S/F driveshaft gaiter deteriorating.

3) O/S/R tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,723 miles

. †1) Some play N/S/F wheel bearing. † †2) Some corrosion to O/S under floor support.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 113,912 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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E281 CVO is a 1988 Renault Espace in Red 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 E281 CVO, 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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E281 CVO is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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