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J229 FFB

1991 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 FFB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 177,263 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 177,262 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 177,253 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2006 166,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 166,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery insecure,tailgate in poor condition,play in n/s front wheel bearing steering rack covered in oil,heavy corrosion o/s front lower sus arm,both inner door handles non standard

Pass 29 Jun 2005 161,001 miles

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

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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J229 FFB is a 1991 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J229 FFB, 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 J229 FFB registered?

J229 FFB is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J229 FFB safe to buy?

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