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G434 BDP

1990 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

246,774 mi
Last recorded246,774 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 BDP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 246,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 246,774 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 243,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 243,084 miles

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 239,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 239,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 236,410 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights inop

Fail 15 Dec 2022 236,410 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights inop

Pass 21 Dec 2021 233,297 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 233,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 230,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 230,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 227,752 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 9 Dec 2019 227,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Dec 2018 225,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 225,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 223,321 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 223,321 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 221,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 219,607 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 218,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake imbalance 30%

Pass 5 Nov 2013 218,598 miles

rear brake imbalance 30%

Pass 19 Sep 2012 214,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 206,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 201,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 201,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 196,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 189,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 180,831 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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G434 BDP is a 1990 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G434 BDP, 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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G434 BDP is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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