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J303 MVL

1992 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 MVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2013 128,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,834 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 120,150 miles

offside front and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 120,101 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 115,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,243 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,243 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,486 miles

N/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2007 101,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 101,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 99,319 miles

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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J303 MVL is a 1992 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J303 MVL, 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 J303 MVL registered?

J303 MVL is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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