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J618 HMA

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,816 mi
Last recorded185,816 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 HMA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2012 185,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

there is substantial surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2011 180,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 173,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 173,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 164,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 164,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r parking brake cable outer sleeving split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 157,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 157,673 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle overheated during the performance of the test.this appears to be a result of coolant fan not operating(poss.switch fault

Pass 17 Apr 2007 151,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 143,778 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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J618 HMA 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 60%.

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 J618 HMA, 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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J618 HMA is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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