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G331 YLR

1990 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 YLR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

accdient damage n/s/r bumper

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2019 162,122 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested output reduced (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested output reduced (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

accdient damage n/s/r bumper

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2018 161,562 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Aug 2017 161,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 161,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 160,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 159,241 miles

slight exhaust leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2015 159,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 157,905 miles

slight exhaust leaks front

Fail 3 Sep 2014 157,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust leaks front

Pass 2 Sep 2013 155,996 miles

all rear seays missing

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2013 155,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all rear seays missing

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,147 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2012 155,146 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 154,264 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

no rear seats fitted

rack boots damp

swivel boots split

washers just reach screen

Fail 23 Jun 2011 154,263 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

no rear seats fitted

rack boots damp

swivel boots split

washers just reach screen

Pass 22 Jun 2010 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,833 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 152,832 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 151,922 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 151,921 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 150,427 miles

Oil leak

power steering pump damp

Fail 15 Jan 2007 150,414 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

power steering pump damp

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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G331 YLR is a 1990 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G331 YLR, 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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G331 YLR is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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