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F656 SLA

1989 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,549 mi
Last recorded191,549 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 191,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 191,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 191,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 183,930 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 172,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F656 SLA is a 1989 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F656 SLA, 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 F656 SLA registered?

F656 SLA is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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