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G161 HAV

1989 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,085 mi
Last recorded141,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 HAV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 141,085 miles

slight freying of drivers seatbelt

slight play at steering rack at n/s

slighty wear in steering column top bush

Fail 15 Jan 2010 141,064 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

slight freying of drivers seatbelt

slighty wear in steering column top bush

Fail 8 Jun 2009 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2008 138,257 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)

Fail 19 May 2008 138,186 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 133,240 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 126,144 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G161 HAV is a 1989 Renault Espace in Blue 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 G161 HAV, 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 G161 HAV registered?

G161 HAV is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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