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N163 WVR

1995 Renault Espace

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 WVR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,263 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 152,263 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 148,869 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 148,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 144,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 139,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 139,325 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 129,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 129,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 125,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 121,204 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 121,204 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 113,403 miles

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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N163 WVR is a 1995 Renault Espace in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N163 WVR, 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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N163 WVR is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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