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M407 LYH

1971 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,360 mi
Last recorded137,360 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 LYH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 137,360 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 137,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 135,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 135,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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M407 LYH is a 1971 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 137,098 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 M407 LYH, 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 55 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M407 LYH registered?

M407 LYH is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M407 LYH safe to buy?

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