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E418 XNT

1988 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

243,101 mi
Last recorded243,101 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 243,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 242,336 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 242,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light unit slightly insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 240,563 miles

n/s headlamp beam image degraded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 240,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s headlamp beam image degraded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 239,186 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 239,186 miles

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

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

Coolant radiator leaking too excess.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 236,318 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 236,318 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 234,415 miles

N/S and O/S steering rack rubber mounts slightly perished but not causing excessive movement

O/S/F door corroded around hindge mounting point (top hindge)

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 21 Apr 2008 234,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/S and O/S steering rack rubber mounts slightly perished but not causing excessive movement

N/S/R tyre on legial limit on outer edge

O/S/F door corroded around hindge mounting point (top hindge)

O/S/R tyre low on outer edge

O/S/R tyre perished but not exposing inner safty cordes

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 11 Apr 2007 232,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 232,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 229,909 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 229,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel tank straps corroded and weakened.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E418 XNT is a 1988 Renault Espace in Grey 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 E418 XNT, 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 E418 XNT registered?

E418 XNT is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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