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N288 OAY

1995 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,736 mi
Last recorded139,736 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Espace127,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 139,736 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

note/both mirror surrounds taped

note/suspect front brake pads low/not fully visible

note/tailgate difficult to open

offside front back plate corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 139,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear outer handbrake cable caseing worn

note/both mirror surrounds taped

note/not able to fully test wear to offside upper ball joint due to wear on lower ball joint

note/suspect front brake pads low/not fully visible

note/tailgate difficult to open

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 133,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 133,122 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust system slightly insecure

front brake disc's worn

nearside front tyre bold inside edge

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

oil leak to engine

slight play to steering rack knuckles

Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 127,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 127,825 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 123,979 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 123,979 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 120,464 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 120,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 115,056 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 115,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 108,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 108,935 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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N288 OAY is a 1995 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 N288 OAY, 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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N288 OAY is a 1995 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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