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M418 FGE

1995 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

200,567 mi
Last recorded200,567 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 200,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 199,526 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 194,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 183,964 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 14 Sep 2009 183,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Sep 2008 178,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2008 178,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2007 171,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 171,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 165,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 165,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 158,645 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 158,645 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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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M418 FGE is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M418 FGE, 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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M418 FGE is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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