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M268 UMT

1995 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

225,059 mi
Last recorded225,059 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 UMT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 225,059 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 224,874 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Park brake cable outer cover broken.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 222,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 219,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 219,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 216,709 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 216,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 213,520 miles

Front exhaust mounting braking.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 209,923 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2011 209,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2010 206,174 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear numberplates delaminating

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 206,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

front and rear numberplates delaminating

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 197,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 197,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 192,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 192,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 185,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 185,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 178,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 178,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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M268 UMT is a 1995 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M268 UMT, 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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M268 UMT is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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