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J559 BTW

1992 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 BTW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,399 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 121,388 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,958 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 120,958 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,602 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,602 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,094 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,258 miles

o/s front indicater lense damaged

play in n/s and o/s front top stay bar front bushes

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2013 118,592 miles

o/s front indicator lense

rear seats removed

slight play in front lower rear arm rubbers

Fail 9 Sep 2013 118,592 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front indicator lense

rear seats removed

slight play in front lower rear arm rubbers

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,827 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all rear seats removed (being used as a van)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,512 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 116,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 115,137 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 115,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 109,569 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 109,569 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise in steering rack

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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J559 BTW is a 1992 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 J559 BTW, 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 J559 BTW registered?

J559 BTW is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J559 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J559 BTW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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