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G743 XLC

1989 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,815 mi
Last recorded125,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG743 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,815 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,769 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,769 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 116,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 116,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,862 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Feb 2010 114,860 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,250 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Mar 2009 114,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates begining to delaminate

Pass 20 Mar 2008 112,726 miles

Boot/tailgate handle broken (Can still open boot/tailgate)

Clutch worn out and heavy

Damage to front and rear bumpers/panels

Front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Fuel tank strap corroded

Number plate lamps loose

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,726 miles

Boot/tailgate handle broken (Can still open boot/tailgate)

Clutch worn out and heavy

Damage to front and rear bumpers/panels

Front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Fuel tank strap corroded

Number plate lamps loose

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2006 109,564 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 109,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 106,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G743 XLC is a 1989 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 G743 XLC, 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 G743 XLC registered?

G743 XLC is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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