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J988 SFA

1992 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,175 mi
Last recorded187,175 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Renault Espace133,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 SFA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2007 187,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 187,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe joining flex pipe

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 178,236 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 178,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J988 SFA is a 1992 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J988 SFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J988 SFA registered?

J988 SFA is a 1992 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J988 SFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J988 SFA 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.

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