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J281 RRJ

1992 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

292,864 mi
Last recorded292,864 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 RRJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 292,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 292,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 282,903 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 282,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,874 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 273,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 263,428 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 262,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 248,831 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 248,831 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J281 RRJ is a 1992 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J281 RRJ, 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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J281 RRJ is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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