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J252 EGW

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,171 mi
Last recorded174,171 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 EGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 174,171 miles

n/s/f seat belt cover missing

o/s/f rear lower arm bush starting to split

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2006 174,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f seat belt cover missing

o/s/f rear lower arm bush starting to split

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2005 136,228 miles

both sides front lower balljoints have slight play

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush deteriating and metal sleeve corroded

o/s/f upper balljoint has slight play

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2005 169,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriating and metal sleeve corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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J252 EGW is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J252 EGW, 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 J252 EGW registered?

J252 EGW is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J252 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 EGW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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