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N265 XKE

1995 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,623 mi
Last recorded170,623 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 XKE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 170,623 miles

1.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.screw in near side rear tyre 3.slight leak in off side rear shock absorber 4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 170,623 miles

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

1.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.screw in near side rear tyre 3.slight leak in off side rear shock absorber 4.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 159,836 miles

As per failure. Handbrake travel on limit.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 159,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test steering rack damp at time of test (no leaks found) n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 150,394 miles

1. o/s rear tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. o/s door mirror glass loose.

5. Front number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 150,394 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

1. o/s rear tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. o/s door mirror glass loose.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 140,127 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 140,122 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. slight wear in n/s and o/s top tie bar arm bushes. 2. n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 130,307 miles

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

front number plate needs attention soon

Fail 14 Mar 2009 130,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front number plate needs attention soon

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2008 119,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 113,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,302 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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N265 XKE is a 1995 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N265 XKE, 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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N265 XKE is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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