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G914 SFE

1989 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,455 mi
Last recorded201,455 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG914 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 201,455 miles

Oil leak

nearside parking brake outer casing deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2008 201,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

nearside parking brake outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 196,029 miles

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 22 Nov 2007 196,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 24 Nov 2006 187,651 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor pans holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Nov 2006 187,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar mis-aligned

nearside and offside front floor pans holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside front tyre 2mm

service brake imbalance on steered wheels of 21% nearside low

spare tyre flat

thorne in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2005 179,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 179,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G914 SFE is a 1989 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G914 SFE, 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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G914 SFE is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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