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NL55 YXH

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YXH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 152,193 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,938 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,506 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 132,464 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centr stop inop

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,506 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both inner track rods worn

both rear seat belts not tested

centre and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 122,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both inner track rods worn

both rear seat belts not tested

centre and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,089 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,076 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake imbalance 14%

Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,898 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 117,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,176 miles

slight play felt in both track rod arms when steering is rocked side to side under load, recommend further investigation.

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 YXH is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXH, 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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NL55 YXH is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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