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M687 ALY

1994 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 ALY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,178 miles

rust on front brake discs

rusting o/s/r jacking point area

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rust on front brake discs

rusting o/s/r jacking point area

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,330 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 125,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wornout on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,119 miles

Condition of all four tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills to jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,111 miles

Condition of both rear tyres

General under body corrosion

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,439 miles

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 10 Mar 2014 115,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,746 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limits

OS wiper smeary

Slight leak on PAS rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,951 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 106,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,635 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 97,946 miles

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,543 miles

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

rear 3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2006 94,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 93,203 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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M687 ALY is a 1994 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 137,507 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 M687 ALY, 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 32 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M687 ALY is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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