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M197 RNA

1995 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 RNA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 162,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear, slight flicker with indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Underside of vehicle in poor condition (corrosion).

Pass 3 Sep 2018 159,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 152,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

service brake requirement just met adjustment or repair maybe required

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,434 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 138,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,018 miles

All suspension components on vehicle corroded

Both front brake pads wearing thin. Unable to clearly inspect condition of inner pads

Both front lower wish bone arms corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan and o/s/r inner sill

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,128 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan / chassis rail

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Temp repair made to n/s/f lower anti-roll bar link point

Fail 6 Mar 2013 131,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan / chassis rail

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 126,518 miles

Both front lower wish bones corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan / out rigger

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Unable to access brake pads through wheel trims

Fail 22 Feb 2012 126,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front lower wish bones corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan / out rigger

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Unable to access brake pads through wheel trims

Pass 23 Feb 2011 121,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer tail pipe slightly corroded

Whole of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 117,341 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 110,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 103,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 97,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 97,907 miles

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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M197 RNA is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M197 RNA, 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 RNA is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M197 RNA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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