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M197 LFJ

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,211 miles

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

Rear seats not in use so cant do a full seat belt check

Fail 15 Apr 2014 125,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear seats not in use so cant do a full seat belt check

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 92,110 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,973 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,123 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,740 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 78,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M197 LFJ is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M197 LFJ, 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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M197 LFJ is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 1995.

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