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E384 PMH

1988 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,314 mi
Last recorded167,314 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 PMH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 167,314 miles

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/rear service brake

Fail 21 Feb 2013 167,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/rear service brake

Pass 23 Feb 2012 165,407 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 163,629 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 163,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 161,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 159,710 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 159,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 157,364 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

fuel tank straps badly corroded

high rear brake inbalance 24% close to limit

n/s/r number plate light not fitted correctly

repairs to n/s/f & n/s/r seat belt storks

Pass 25 Jan 2008 157,364 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

fuel tank straps badly corroded

high rear brake inbalance 24% close to limit

n/s/r number plate light not fitted correctly

repairs to n/s/f & n/s/r seat belt storks

Pass 26 Jan 2007 153,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 153,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

cam belt in very poor condition

engine over heated during test

front pads low

play in both sides of steering rack

play in offside track rod end

Pass 10 Jan 2006 150,777 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 150,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E384 PMH is a 1988 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E384 PMH, 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 E384 PMH registered?

E384 PMH is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E384 PMH safe to buy?

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