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M470 ACR

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,487 mi
Last recorded173,487 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 ACR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 173,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 173,485 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 168,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

only one seat fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2010 168,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

only one seat fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2009 166,643 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to offside wing mirror

damage to windscreen

offside and nearside front fog light lens broken

oil leaks

only passenger front seat fitted when presented for test

pitting and wear to offside front brake discs

rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 15 Feb 2008 163,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

offside mirror damaged

only one seat fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 163,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

offside mirror damaged

only one seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 158,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

only 1 seat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2005 148,625 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 148,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M470 ACR is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M470 ACR, 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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What year was M470 ACR registered?

M470 ACR is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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