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G778 DPA

1990 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,793 mi
Last recorded196,793 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 DPA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 196,793 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 192,031 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 192,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose slightly damaged perished (7.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 191,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 190,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 190,477 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 182,030 miles

Rear row of seats not fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 182,024 miles

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

Rear row of seats not fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 180,749 miles

Rear row of seats not fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 173,059 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 173,043 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 169,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 169,694 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

brake pedal very hard suspect due to poor rear brake readings that rear brake wheel cylanders may be siezed

Pass 30 Jun 2011 162,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 156,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 151,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no rear most seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2008 138,690 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 135,176 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ctr rear seat child seat belt fitted.

rear seats removed.

stearing rack mtgs worn & some movement when stearing rocked.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 131,120 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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G778 DPA is a 1990 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G778 DPA, 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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G778 DPA is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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