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F287 YLJ

1989 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 YLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,802 miles

both steering rack boots heavily perished

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

serious engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,343 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 90,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

serious engine oil leak which is leaking oil onto the road which could be dangerous for 2 wheeled vehicles

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 84,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,388 miles

second hand rack fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2006 68,030 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit in one area

Pass 29 Oct 2005 56,315 miles

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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F287 YLJ is a 1989 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 138,598 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 F287 YLJ, 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 37 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F287 YLJ registered?

F287 YLJ is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F287 YLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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