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M97 LPC

1995 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,277 mi
Last recorded137,277 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 LPC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 137,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seats not fitted

idle speed very high when engine first started

Fail 13 Dec 2007 137,108 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seats not fitted

idle speed very high when engine first started

Pass 21 Dec 2006 119,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 11,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 110,175 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 110,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

emissions not tested due to engine over heating

parking brake travel long

slight damage to rear of near side and off side inner sills

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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M97 LPC is a 1995 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M97 LPC, 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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M97 LPC is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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