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RA55 DDF

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DDF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,871 miles

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 wiper blade perished

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust,hanger

oil cap loose

Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust,hanger

oil cap loose

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,561 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield

oil cap insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,804 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 65,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn low

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,576 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn low

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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RA55 DDF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA55 DDF, 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 RA55 DDF registered?

RA55 DDF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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