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J748 CUV

1991 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 CUV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 85,818 miles

both front tyres badly worn edges and sidewalls perished/damaged - suggest replace

exhaust fouling body

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 85,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CO level high

both front tyres badly worn edges and sidewalls perished/damaged - suggest replace

exhaust fouling body

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 84,540 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inside edges

fuel line perished ( main feed to filter) - suggest replace

hydrocarbons level high - ok at 2000 rpm

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

'Knock' from exhaust

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

front tyres worn edges

offside rear wheel bearing slight noisy

tested with four passenger seats

vehicle appears to have misfire - emissions not affected

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,138 miles

Oil leak

play in nearside and offside steering rack

tested with five passenger seats fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,365 miles

previous advises as per test number 172655597027 apply

Fail 5 Apr 2007 81,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,218 miles

co level weak

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/splitting

front anti-roll bar link bushes slight worn

oil leak

tested with five passenger seats

Fail 11 Apr 2006 79,218 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

co level weak

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/splitting

front anti-roll bar link bushes slight worn

oil leak

tested with five passenger seats

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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J748 CUV is a 1991 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J748 CUV, 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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What year was J748 CUV registered?

J748 CUV is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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