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M242 DGH

1995 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

246,328 mi
Last recorded246,328 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 DGH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 246,328 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 246,270 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 231,044 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 231,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 214,815 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 214,815 miles

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

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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M242 DGH is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M242 DGH, 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 M242 DGH registered?

M242 DGH is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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