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M179 RUK

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,913 mi
Last recorded170,913 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 RUK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 170,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables corroded...

Pass 13 Apr 2010 167,785 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat damaged

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside front inner door handle damaged

outer handbrake cable worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

headlight beam patterns slightly diffused

slight noise from front wheel bearings no play or roughness present at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2009 162,835 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

headlight beam patterns slightly diffused

slight noise from front wheel bearings no play or roughness present at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2008 155,023 miles

Exhaust system has two small leaks on welded joints.(corroded).

N/s inner track rod knuckle has slight play.

N/s r tyre has slight flat spot on tread.

N/s upper swinel has slight lift.

O/s upper front swivel has slight lift.

O/s/r wheel has slight buckle.

Rear registration plate deteriorating with dirt between layers.

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r handbrake cable very rusty but working ok.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 155,023 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF IN OPERATION,CONTROLL DIFFICULT.

Exhaust system has two small leaks on welded joints.(corroded).

N/s inner track rod knuckle has slight play.

N/s r tyre has slight flat spot on tread.

N/s upper swinel has slight lift.

O/s upper front swivel has slight lift.

O/s/r wheel has slight buckle.

Rear registration plate deteriorating with dirt between layers.

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r handbrake cable very rusty but working ok.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 148,016 miles

advise new wiper blades

advise x2 front tyres and wheel alignment

minor fray in n/s/f seat belt

o/s/f rack knucle has play

Pass 5 Apr 2006 148,727 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 148,726 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M179 RUK 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 M179 RUK, 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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M179 RUK is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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