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J985 FYA

1991 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Espace134,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 FYA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S rear indicator lens cracked and slightly showing white light

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

Rear gearbox mountings have excesive play

Fail 2 Oct 2008 122,296 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S rear indicator lens cracked and slightly showing white light

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

Rear gearbox mountings have excesive play

Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,890 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 114,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 174,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 174,000 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J985 FYA is a 1991 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J985 FYA, 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 J985 FYA registered?

J985 FYA is a 1991 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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