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G973 ALO

1990 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,572 mi
Last recorded220,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Renault Espace140,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 ALO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 220,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 220,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 215,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil/level low,

Pass 13 Aug 2008 209,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp outer glass pulled slightly away from main unit.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 199,865 miles

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

difficulty in engageing reverse gear

osf and nsf anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2007 199,865 miles

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

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

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

difficulty engaging reverse gear

Pass 8 Aug 2006 190,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 190,347 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor clearing of windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2005 184,468 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)

Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2005 184,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

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

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE ON 2MM ON OUTSIDE EDGE

STEERING RACK DAMP/OIL LEAK

oil leak

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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G973 ALO is a 1990 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G973 ALO, 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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What year was G973 ALO registered?

G973 ALO is a 1990 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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