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M979 BCA

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,874 mi
Last recorded131,874 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 BCA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 131,874 miles

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Limited travel in brake pedal.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 131,866 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2010 130,819 miles

Both steering rack gaiters perished

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs pitted on edges

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

No seats or seatbelts fitted to rear

Oil leak from engine area

Slight lift in offside front upper ball joint

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2010 130,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both steering rack gaiters perished

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs pitted on edges

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

No seats or seatbelts fitted to rear

Oil leak from engine area

Slight lift in offside front upper ball joint

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2008 128,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 123,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 119,171 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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M979 BCA is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M979 BCA, 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 M979 BCA registered?

M979 BCA is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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