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J183 CGT

1991 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 CGT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,817 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

Both sides handbrake cables slightly damaged

Front number plate faded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R seat belt difficult to extend

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small hole in N/S front upper ball joint rubber

Small holes in O/S drive shaft gaitor

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J183 CGT is a 1991 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J183 CGT, 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 J183 CGT registered?

J183 CGT is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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