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J950 PBW

1992 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 PBW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,320 miles

Front Lower wishbones corroded

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Rear brake will need attention

fuel filter hoses perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,320 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower wishbones corroded

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Rear brake will need attention

boot opening will need attention

cooling system needs attention

fuel filter hoses perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,277 miles

Front suspension corroded and coil spring

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,634 miles

Bad oil leak causeing damage to near side front inner drive gaiter

Near side door mirror damage.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,633 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Bad oil leak causeing damage to near side front inner drive gaiter

Near side door mirror damage.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,313 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 50,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,311 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,111 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side door mirror crack

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,993 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,509 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bad oil leak from engine.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front indicater lens white missing.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,569 miles

Engine speed very high.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,674 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 32,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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J950 PBW is a 1992 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J950 PBW, 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 J950 PBW registered?

J950 PBW is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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