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M356 ROX

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

246,219 mi
Last recorded246,219 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 ROX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 246,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 246,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 242,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 238,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 234,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 230,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 230,181 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 227,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 221,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 221,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 216,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 215,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake ferruls corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 210,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 210,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 203,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 197,819 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 197,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 191,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 191,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 186,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 182,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr jacking point corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 182,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr jacking point corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 177,174 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 177,124 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emissions a bit smokey.

exhaust wrapped in foil. exhaust slight leak. exhaust corroded.

nearside & offside front out riggers corroded.

rear service (foot) brake performance.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 170,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 170,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 164,242 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 164,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 157,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 148,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 139,590 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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M356 ROX is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 M356 ROX, 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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M356 ROX is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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