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M748 VWL

1995 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,300 mi
Last recorded180,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 180,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 180,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 177,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 177,229 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST .

CENTRE ROW CENTRE SEAT LAP BELT MISSING

Pass 21 Jun 2011 172,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 172,109 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /G/BOX BELLHOUSING AREA

Pass 16 Jun 2010 165,942 miles

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

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

New steering gaitor fitted to n/s, any leaks no longer visible.

Oil leak

Oil leak could reach n/s/f brake disc

engine oil low

Fail 15 Jun 2010 165,941 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Oil leak could reach n/s/f brake disc

engine oil low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 159,972 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 159,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 153,852 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 153,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 135,738 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 135,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 122,513 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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M748 VWL is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M748 VWL, 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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M748 VWL is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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