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M149 KLJ

1995 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,523 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,316 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,828 miles

Oil leak

general underbody rusting

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer swide wall

Fail 25 Mar 2008 79,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

general underbody rusting

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer swide wall

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,871 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test full inspection of set belts not carried out

Fail 26 Mar 2007 78,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear seats not fitted at time of test,full inspection of seat belts not carried out

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have perished & cracking side walls

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Mar 2006 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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M149 KLJ is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 127,840 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 M149 KLJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M149 KLJ is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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