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M261 BTR

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,895 mi
Last recorded178,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 BTR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 178,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 178,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

play on offside steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2009 178,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

play on offside steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 178,895 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2008 178,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2007 161,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 140,753 miles

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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M261 BTR is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M261 BTR, 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 M261 BTR registered?

M261 BTR is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M261 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 BTR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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