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M987 VWF

1995 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,461 mi
Last recorded144,461 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 VWF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 144,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front n/s o/s suspension components coroded

n/s mirror glass loose & cracked

rear axle rusty

tailgate not opening from handle

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 136,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,958 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 127,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 199,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 119,965 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 108,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,587 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,587 miles

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

4 passenger seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,275 miles

Heavy corrosion developing in both sides front suspension strut lower spring saddles.

Heavy wear developing both front brake discs.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Heavy corrosion developing in both sides front suspension strut lower spring saddles.

Heavy wear developing both front brake discs.

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

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in outer wall & tread area.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,600 miles

Both front brake discs worn, advise check/attention.

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked outer walls.

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Engine oil found below min level (topped up 2 ltrs).

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressures found very low at front.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,600 miles

Both front brake discs worn, advise check/attention.

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked outer walls.

Engine oil found below min level (topped up 2 ltrs).

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

Tyre pressures found very low at front.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,038 miles

Both rear tyres perishede and cracked in walls and tread area.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,376 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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M987 VWF is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M987 VWF, 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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M987 VWF is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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