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LV55 HYW

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 HYW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 123,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,701 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,668 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Both front tyres starting to perish and crack in tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,743 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,278 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,313 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack offside and nearside

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected in steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,061 miles

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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LV55 HYW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 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 LV55 HYW, 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 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV55 HYW registered?

LV55 HYW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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