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NL55 XRT

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,463 mi
Last recorded182,463 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XRT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 182,463 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 182,463 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 178,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 178,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 172,265 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 172,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 163,084 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 163,082 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 143,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 143,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

major oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,492 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 91,805 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,581 miles

freeplay in nearside front inner track rod

freeplay in offside front inner track rod

Fail 30 Jul 2009 75,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

freeplay in nearside front inner track rod

freeplay in offside front inner track rod

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 57,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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NL55 XRT is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,648 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 NL55 XRT, 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 21 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL55 XRT registered?

NL55 XRT is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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