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J685 JRV

1992 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,147 mi
Last recorded186,147 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 JRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 186,147 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 185,745 miles

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S BOTTOM BALLJOINT HELD IN PLACE WITH M6 BOLTS.ADVISE CHECKING THIS IS STRONG ENOUGH

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

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

accident damage front bumper but not yet sharp edge

altinator belt very loose

both rear seats row 3 not fitted

coolant tank has no lid may boil premiture

crack outside sweep of the wipers at n/s

earth lead loose on battery

pipe between both rack gaiters not connected

rear wiper split

slight rear brake imbalance n/s usually has more effort 30%imb

spare wheel missing

wiper swith has a hairline crack in it.May need replacing soon

RUBBER FUEL PIPES HEAVILY SPLIT(CAN SEE CANVERS)BUT NOT YET LEAKING OR TO ANY FAIL CRITERIA.WOULD ADVISE REPLACING NOW

Fail 31 Oct 2009 183,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 171,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 171,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 167,602 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 167,599 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,230 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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J685 JRV is a 1992 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J685 JRV, 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 J685 JRV registered?

J685 JRV is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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