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M542 CLR

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 CLR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 168,835 miles

drivers interior door handle broken but still operates ok

front brake imbalance 22%

headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre just about legal on 1.6 mm advise replacement

n/s/r tyre has worn outer edge

o/s/f headlamp glass holed

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper front link arm innr bushes

throttle pedal has lots of free movement side to side

Fail 29 May 2011 168,563 miles

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

drivers interior door handle broken but still operates ok

headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre just about legal on 1.6 mm advise replacement

n/s/r tyre has worn outer edge

o/s/f headlamp glass holed

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper front link arm innr bushes

throttle pedal has lots of free movement side to side

Pass 21 Jun 2010 161,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 153,421 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 153,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 147,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 147,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 138,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 131,065 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 131,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M542 CLR 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 M542 CLR, 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 M542 CLR registered?

M542 CLR is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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