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J256 CGK

1991 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,715 mi
Last recorded120,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 CGK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 120,715 miles

Front & Rear Brake Pads Approx 2/3 Worn,Nearside & Offside Front Wheel Trims Damaged,Nearside & Offside Rear Parking Brake Cables Outer Covers Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle cover Missing,Steering Column Shroud Missing,Brake Pedal Rubber Split & Worn,Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Broken.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 120,714 miles

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

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

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

Front & Rear Brake Pads Approx 2/3 Worn,Nearside & Offside Front Wheel Trims Damaged,Nearside & Offside Rear Parking Brake Cables Outer Covers Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle cover Missing,Steering Column Shroud Missing,Brake Pedal Rubber Split & Worn,Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Wire Broken.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,939 miles

As Per VT32/143370197186.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 118,939 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal actuating linkage fractured (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

All Rear Seats Missing From Vehicle @ This Time, Offside Seat Belt Buckle Cover Missing,Brake Pedal Rubber Worn,Steering Columm Shroud Missing.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 116,470 miles

Leaking Water Pump & Coolant Hose Renewed & As Left From VT32/841917056168,06/06/2006.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 116,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Cover Missing.

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

coolant leaking

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J256 CGK is a 1991 Renault Espace in Green 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 J256 CGK, 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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J256 CGK is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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