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M242 RUK

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,937 mi
Last recorded157,937 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 RUK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 157,937 miles

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

both front door handels inside half missing

Fail 15 Apr 2010 157,833 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front door handels in side half missing

Pass 6 May 2009 146,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 146,545 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2008 135,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 135,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 126,057 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes unbonding.

Slight play in front top suspension joints.

Pass 5 May 2006 120,763 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm (inner edge)

Offside front tyre 2mm(wearing on inner edge)

Slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 5 May 2006 120,763 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm (inner edge)

Offside front tyre 2mm (inner edge)

Slight corrosion on front discs

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 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 55.6%.

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 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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What year was M242 RUK registered?

M242 RUK is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M242 RUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 RUK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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