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RA55 LVR

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 LVR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016
Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,105 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,688 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

adv slight bindin rear brake

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,688 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

adv slight bindin rear brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,601 miles

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

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

req ball joint re checking on return

slight fraying on centre rear seat belt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

req ball joint re checking on return

slight fraying on centre rear seat belt

Pass 28 Jan 2012 109,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,152 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 98,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,016 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 76,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

slight play both bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,162 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

slight play both bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,906 miles

child seat anchor fitted to o/s rear

rear discs starting to pit

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 LVR is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black 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 RA55 LVR, 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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RA55 LVR is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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