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M162 VGS

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 VGS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2011 121,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 121,889 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,803 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 119,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 116,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 112,123 miles

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

front tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack mechinism

some corrosion of front discs

Pass 15 May 2006 103,813 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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M162 VGS is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M162 VGS, 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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M162 VGS is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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