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J463 FGW

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ463 FGW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (just acceptable) (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 93,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (just acceptable) (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter hoses deteriorating (just acceptable)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,314 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose slightly damaged filter feed hose (7.2.2)

Front both pad sensor wires broken

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,916 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,942 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,730 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,450 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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J463 FGW is a 1991 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J463 FGW, 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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J463 FGW is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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