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N208 RCD

1995 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,715 mi
Last recorded47,715 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 RCD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,715 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c.v boots,steering rack boots and balljoint covers deteriating

discs poor condition

slight ply front tie rod bushes

springs corroding

various parts exhausht deteriating

various slight corrosion various places underneth prescribed areas etc

various tyres perishing,have cuts dont look to cords,on close,on limit inner/outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,793 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,793 miles

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre on 1.6mm + bald on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,387 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 39,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,049 miles

Center box blowing

N/S/R tyre at 2mm

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm

Wipers split and starting too striek

Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Center box blowing

N/S/R tyre at 2mm

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm

Wipers split and starting too striek

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,269 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,269 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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N208 RCD is a 1995 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N208 RCD, 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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N208 RCD is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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