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J789 SHN

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 SHN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 149,770 miles

clutch very worn

exhaust rear mounting getting worn

front wiper blades getting worn

nearside front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2007 142,792 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 142,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 142,767 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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J789 SHN is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J789 SHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J789 SHN registered?

J789 SHN is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J789 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J789 SHN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J789 SHN have outstanding finance?

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