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N149 BHJ

1995 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 BHJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,507 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,016 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,179 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,273 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 55,273 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 50,267 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,192 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 28,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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N149 BHJ is a 1995 Renault Espace in Grey 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 N149 BHJ, 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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N149 BHJ is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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