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F631 OVC

1988 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,312 mi
Last recorded216,312 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault Espace144,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF631 OVC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 216,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

has slight damage n/s front under body

Fail 12 Aug 2008 216,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

has slight damage n/s front under body

Pass 6 Aug 2007 207,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 207,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes undersealed including rear brake flexi and o/s/f

both front tyres scrubbing

brake pedal slight spongy

exaust temporarilly tied up

front anti roll bar bushes slight deteriating

front wipers slight deteriation

indicator stalk doesent self cancel

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

oil leaks present

passengers seat slight wear in frame

rear number plate slight loose

socket left over o/s/f bleed nipple

Pass 17 Jul 2006 201,747 miles

oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 201,532 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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F631 OVC is a 1988 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F631 OVC, 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 F631 OVC registered?

F631 OVC is a 1988 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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