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J406 UJN

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,958 mi
Last recorded157,958 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 UJN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 157,958 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rattles on rear chassis advise system refitted

rear doors cannot be opened from inside of vehicle

rear offside tyre perrished

Fail 4 Aug 2009 157,958 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rattles on rear chassis advise system refitted

rear doors cannot be opened from inside of vehicle

rear offside tyre perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2008 138,452 miles

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

grease around o/s front cv boot no leak found

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 138,408 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no spare wheel fitted

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

grease around o/s front cv boot no leak found

Pass 22 Jun 2007 134,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 134,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension coil springs different sizes

Fail 8 Jun 2006 129,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension coil springs diffrent sizes

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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J406 UJN is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J406 UJN, 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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J406 UJN is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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