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M47 VVS

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

217,314 mi
Last recorded217,314 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 VVS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 217,314 miles

gear knob missing,wipers streaking,damage to rear bumper,passenger seats removed,front no plate det,tow bar electric cap missing,oil leak,n/s/f anti roll bar bush det, n/s/f top balljoint boot pinned,rear brake pipes corr,n/s/r shock corr, n/s/f tyre

play in drumsticks,play in n/s/f track rod end, play in n/s/f track control arm at limit

Fail 26 Oct 2012 217,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gear knob missing,wipers streaking,damage to rear bumper,passenger seats removed,front no plate det,tow bar electric cap missing,oil leak,n/s/f anti roll bar bush det, n/s/f top balljoint boot pinned,rear brake pipes corr,n/s/r shock corr, n/s/f tyre

play in drumsticks,play in n/s/f track rod end, play in n/s/f track control arm at limit

Pass 22 Sep 2011 205,345 miles

rear seats removed, oil leak, n/s c.v.boot pin holed, rear brake pipes rusty, hand brake cables, o/s rear tyre, play in steering drumsticks, n/s front wishbone rear bush det.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 189,782 miles

front brakes imbalanced, wt x4, multi guards fitted, 2x rear seats fitted,front number plate, oil leak, wishbone rear bushes, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, rear tyres nailed

Fail 19 Oct 2010 189,778 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes imbalanced, wt x4, multi guards fitted, 2x rear seats fitted,front number plate, oil leak, wishbone rear bushes, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, rear tyres nailed

Pass 24 Sep 2009 171,883 miles

ns top ball joint worn close to limit, osf top ball joint worn, osf strut corr, os steering inner joint minor wear.

sill guards, 4xwt, r no plate det, f out riggers corr, osf wishbone corr, oil wetness at gbox rear, brake compensator damp, nsr tyre nailed, r brake cable outers det, nsr shock case det,

Pass 8 Sep 2008 157,681 miles

r brake u/bal, washers, os belt det`, no plate det, front and rear suspension corroded, nsf wishbone rear bush det`, compensator stif, r shock case, f shocks damp,

Fail 5 Sep 2008 157,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

r brake u/bal, washers, os belt det`, no plate det, front and rear suspension corroded, nsf wishbone rear bush det`, compensator stif, r shock case, f shocks damp,

Pass 2 May 2007 157,613 miles

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Fail 18 Apr 2007 157,604 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion to o/s wishbone and suspension components,hand brake cable swelling,rear brakes binding

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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M47 VVS is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel 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 M47 VVS, 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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M47 VVS is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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