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J284 VHB

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,384 mi
Last recorded163,384 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 VHB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 163,384 miles

minimal reserve travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover broken

steering rack has some coarseness

Fail 8 Aug 2008 163,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

minimal reserve travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover broken

steering rack has some coarseness

Pass 16 Jul 2007 159,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 159,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and thin

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge near legal limit

offside rear front bracket axle mounting bush perished and weak

power steering pump has slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 155,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 155,497 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

enigine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2005 152,237 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J284 VHB is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J284 VHB, 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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What year was J284 VHB registered?

J284 VHB is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J284 VHB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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