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GBZ 6477

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 6477
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 138,797 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both accessories belts cracking and showing signs of age

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside frond engine mount contaminated with oil

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2007 132,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 132,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 126,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 126,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 118,927 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 118,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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GBZ 6477 is a 1991 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 134,755 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 GBZ 6477, 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 35 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBZ 6477 registered?

GBZ 6477 is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is GBZ 6477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 6477 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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