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M398 EGP

1995 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,737 mi
Last recorded117,737 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 EGP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, but still legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage around gator area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread pattern area, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread pattern area, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed at time of test- currently used as a 4 seater ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not checked- as headlight adjustment is not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not checked- as headlight adjustment is not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, but still legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage around gator area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread pattern area, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread pattern area, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed at time of test- currently used as a 4 seater ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 94,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,185 miles

n/s/r brakes slightly binding.

Pass 14 May 2013 87,709 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2013 87,700 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Brake pad warning wires broken

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

Pass 3 May 2012 86,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 84,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,239 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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M398 EGP is a 1995 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M398 EGP, 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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M398 EGP is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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