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J909 DFM

1991 Renault Espace

Black Petrol 2845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,247 mi
Last recorded14,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 DFM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 142,336 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 13,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 126,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 126,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 116,796 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 116,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J909 DFM is a 1991 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J909 DFM, 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 J909 DFM registered?

J909 DFM is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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