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J187 PBT

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

139,087 mi
Last recorded139,087 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 PBT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 139,087 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 139,079 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 135,173 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,519 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 131,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,059 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 124,028 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 181,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 181,744 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 179,519 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 179,507 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 175,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 175,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 170,735 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 170,735 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 166,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 160,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 160,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 160,583 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 160,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES 2-3 MM.

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

PARK ROD SECURING NUT AT END OF THREADS AND NO LOCKNUT FITTED.

RAD POOR CONDITION. †OIL LEAKS. †FRONT PADS INDICATOR WIRES BROKEN. †N/S FRON T ABS WIRES CHAFING C/V GAITER.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 152,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 152,632 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS TINTED. †BONNET RELEASE FOR ATTENTION. †O/S UPPER CORNER OF BONNET LOOSE. †ENGINE/TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. †

O/S FRONT WIRES LOOSE CHAFING DRIVE SHAFT. †N/S FRONT WIRE BROKEN. †N/S REAR LENSE LOOSE. †

O/S REAR SPRING CORRODED. †N/S REAR FLEXI HOSE CRACKED. †L/S VALVE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †RADIATOR POOR CONDITION. †

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J187 PBT is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1992 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 133,689 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 J187 PBT, 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 34 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J187 PBT is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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