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M408 SCF

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,958 mi
Last recorded181,958 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 SCF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 181,958 miles

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

both wiper blads split on edges

front brake pads look wearin g low

no spare wheel in carrier

offside mirrior casing has damadge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 181,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both wiper blads split on edges

front brake pads look wearin g low

no spare wheel in carrier

offside mirrior casing has damadge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 173,279 miles

Nearside rear brake drum is damp.

offside mirror has damage.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 173,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake drum is damp.

offside mirror has damage.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 161,571 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 161,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 152,842 miles

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust corroded and slight blows evident

front and rear number plates worn

front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smeary

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 144,403 miles

cut in power steering belt

engine oil leaks evident

exhaust system corroded and tailpipe breaking up

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil stained

handbrake reserve low

offside rear door will not open

pad warning wires broken

radiator coolant stained and level slightly low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2007 144,403 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in power steering belt

engine oil leaks evident

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system corroded and tailpipe breaking up

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil stained

handbrake reserve low

offside rear door will not open

pad warning wires broken

radiator coolant stained and level slightly low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 134,814 miles

Offside rear door will not open from outside (advise)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,398 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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M408 SCF is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M408 SCF, 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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M408 SCF is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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