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G820 XLA

1989 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

178,199 mi
Last recorded178,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG820 XLA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 178,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 178,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2005 151,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 151,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

please note didn't check brake performance †due to hose incorrectly fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2005 151,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

excessive oil leaks from engine further investigation and steam clean required

front number plate slighly dis coloured.

n.s.f steering rack incorrect type fitted.

o.s.r brake binding silghtly.

thottle cable frayed. †clutch fault. †acceptable play in both front anti-roll bar bushes.

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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G820 XLA is a 1989 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G820 XLA, 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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G820 XLA is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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