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G687 UMJ

1989 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 UMJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats & seat belts missing ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats & seat belts missing ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack insecure rubber mountings perished (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak engine & gearbox area ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat & seat belts ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,182 miles

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall split and perished

Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,182 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,182 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 90,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,182 miles

Fuel tank support straps rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,182 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,182 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 90,182 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 90,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2007 90,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 90,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 90,182 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 90,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r bumper cracked

oil leak

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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G687 UMJ is a 1989 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G687 UMJ, 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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G687 UMJ is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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