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M551 FVL

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,269 mi
Last recorded85,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,269 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

over heating

Fail 4 Jul 2012 85,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

over heating

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,808 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,344 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,257 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

overheating

Pass 14 Jul 2007 62,277 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,277 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 58,509 miles

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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M551 FVL 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M551 FVL, 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 M551 FVL registered?

M551 FVL is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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