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H494 EWD

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 EWD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,898 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,898 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,895 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 87,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 87,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

centre exhaust shield loose

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

centre exhaust shield loose

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 85,612 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 85,611 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,650 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,041 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 83,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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H494 EWD is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H494 EWD, 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 H494 EWD registered?

H494 EWD is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H494 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H494 EWD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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