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J149 MFD

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,975 mi
Last recorded197,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 MFD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 197,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 197,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 194,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 190,489 miles

3rd row of seats have been removed

Both front fog light lens crack

Both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

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

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2006 190,489 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

3rd row of seats have been removed

Both front fog lights glass crack

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle very rusty

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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J149 MFD is a 1991 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J149 MFD, 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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J149 MFD is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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