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NU05 RNV

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,013 mi
Last recorded183,013 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 RNV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 183,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2016 183,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2015 165,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight free play in front n/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Apr 2015 165,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight free play in front n/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2014 147,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,744 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2013 127,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2012 110,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres and side wall are starting to wear and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 May 2012 110,994 miles

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

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

both rear tyres and side wall are starting to wear and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,190 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2010 81,632 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2010 81,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2009 61,258 miles

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2008 37,717 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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NU05 RNV is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NU05 RNV, 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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NU05 RNV is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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