MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
ALL REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Speedo cable fouling inner drive shaft gaiter near side
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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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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