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M198 GVV

1995 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,085 mi
Last recorded135,085 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,085 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 135,083 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 129,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,452 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,702 miles

brake fluid residue on the nearside front brake hose. When cleaned off and the brake pressured the fluid did not return.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 109,702 miles

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

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

brake fluid residue on the nearside front brake hose. When cleaned off and the brake pressured the fluid did not return.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 97,933 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2008 84,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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M198 GVV is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M198 GVV, 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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What year was M198 GVV registered?

M198 GVV is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M198 GVV safe to buy?

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