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G78 JOA

1990 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,708 mi
Last recorded189,708 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 JOA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 189,708 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to underbody and suspension

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cables deteriating

rear door catch stiff to open

tyres slight perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 187,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear door does not open by the external handle

Pass 22 Nov 2010 181,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 176,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 176,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 172,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear two seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2007 168,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2007 168,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 162,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 156,006 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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G78 JOA is a 1990 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G78 JOA, 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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G78 JOA is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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