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J554 JBK

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,676 miles

Oil leak

body damage

o/s headlamp chipped

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

body damage

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

o/s headlamp chipped

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front exhaust mount broken

o/s headlamp chipped

rear tyre slightly perished

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 10 Mar 2011 109,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front exhaust mount broken

o/s headlamp chipped

rear tyre slightly perished

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,826 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 87,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,333 miles

1) n/s front upper suspesion ball joint worn 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 195 65 14

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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J554 JBK is a 1991 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J554 JBK, 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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J554 JBK is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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