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M488 GJF

1971 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Renault Espace137,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 133,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 113,347 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror glass is broken

Pass 8 Feb 2006 130,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 130,562 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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M488 GJF is a 1971 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 137,098 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 M488 GJF, 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 55 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M488 GJF?

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What year was M488 GJF registered?

M488 GJF is a 1971 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M488 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 GJF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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