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J131 HMV

1991 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 HMV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 123,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 123,880 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 119,308 miles

Both sides front brake hoses perished

Fail 4 Oct 2011 119,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Both sides front brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,853 miles

Both sides front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both sides front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 109,496 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,496 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,044 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front brake hoses perished

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 97,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front brake hoses perished

Slight wear in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 85,915 miles

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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J131 HMV is a 1991 Renault Espace in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J131 HMV, 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 J131 HMV registered?

J131 HMV is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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