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M487 BTP

1995 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,462 mi
Last recorded153,462 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 BTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 153,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 153,462 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 150,390 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 150,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,526 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 145,526 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,521 miles

rear exhaust tail plpe slightly loose

Fail 2 Aug 2012 137,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust tail plpe slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,576 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,609 miles

slightplay in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 119,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slightplay in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 105,457 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,487 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,375 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,101 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 79,101 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both top swivels have some play.

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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M487 BTP is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M487 BTP, 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 M487 BTP registered?

M487 BTP is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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