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F511 PLU

1989 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 113,459 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake may need adjustment soon.

middle exhaust pipe is slightly deteriorated.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 108,307 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

n/s door mirror has slight/minor damage,ok at test.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 105,554 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,280 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 103,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 103,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake assembly backplates rusty

multiple temporary repairs to exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside centre, nearside centre & offside front seatbelt clasp assemblies incomplete but funtioning correctly

offside steering rack gaiter perished

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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F511 PLU is a 1989 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F511 PLU, 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 F511 PLU registered?

F511 PLU is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F511 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F511 PLU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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