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G303 CBY

1990 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 CBY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,287 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edge.

grinding from rear when braking.

o/s/f shock damp and weak.

all coil springs corroded.

corrosion to various brake pipes.

drivers door pillar corroded and check strap not attached.

exhaust corroded and blow on middle section.

front brake discs heavily corroded.

o/s/f wheel steel (rest are alloys)

oil on engine and gearbox.

play in both upper and lower n/s/f ball joints.

play in steering rack.

power steering pipes damp.

slight blow from around exhaust manifold.

starter motor/key sticks

underbody corroded.

vehicle appears to have been stood for a long time.

wipers slow.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 129,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all coil springs corroded.

corrosion to various brake pipes.

drivers door pillar corroded and check strap not attached.

exhaust corroded and blow on middle section.

front brake discs heavily corroded.

grinding from rear when braking.

o/s/f shock damp and weak.

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edge.

o/s/f wheel steel (rest are alloys)

oil on engine and gearbox.

play in both upper and lower n/s/f ball joints.

play in steering rack.

power steering pipes damp.

slight blow from around exhaust manifold.

starter motor/key sticks

underbody corroded.

vehicle appears to have been stood for a long time.

wipers slow.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 129,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the front brake discs are rusting

Fail 14 Aug 2007 121,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 121,865 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 116,706 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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G303 CBY is a 1990 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 1990 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 140,691 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 G303 CBY, 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 36 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G303 CBY is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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