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J253 XEP

1992 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,000 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

been repaired by means of exhaust paste

brake pipes covered in grease

engine mounting has play

exhaust system slightly corroded

front chassis structure has surface rust

front steering rack arms have slight play

fuel pipes deteriorated and fuel filter corroded

metal undertrays corroded

n/s rear door inner side area slightly corroded

o/s front chassis structure slightly corroded

o/s front wing panel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear brake load sensing valve corroded

rear suspension components corroded

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

engine mounting has play

exhaust system slightly corroded

front chassis structure has surface rust

front steering rack arms have slight play

fuel pipes deteriorated and fuel filter corroded

metal undertrays corroded

n/s rear door inner side area slightly corroded

o/s front chassis structure slightly corroded

o/s front wing panel slightly damaged

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear brake load sensing valve corroded

rear suspension components corroded

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 103,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,855 miles

ALL REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ALL REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT

Pass 4 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,786 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front suspension componants corroded

horn not standard sound

near side front head lamp pattern poor

near side front tyre cracking

no rear most seats fitted at time of test

rear service brake readings low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,132 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f outrigger is slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s and n/s sills at front are slisghtly distorted

O/s and n/s sills at rear are slightly distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill guards are fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s and n/s sills at front are slisghtly distorted

O/s and n/s sills at rear are slightly distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill guards are fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r door frame slightly corroded

Off side of front screen strip missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r door frame slightly corroded

Off side of front screen strip missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,581 miles

Speedo cable fouling inner drive shaft gaiter near side

oil leak

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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J253 XEP is a 1992 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J253 XEP, 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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J253 XEP is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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