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J272 REL

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 REL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 134,994 miles

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

n/s gearbox mounting breaking away & bolt insecure.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 134,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s gearbox mounting breaking away & bolt insecure.

Pass 30 May 2007 128,173 miles

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

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

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

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

cooling fans not cutting in

Fail 24 May 2007 128,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

cooling fans not cutting in

heater hose blow

Pass 25 May 2006 120,441 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 120,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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J272 REL is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue 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 J272 REL, 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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J272 REL is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 December 1991.

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