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RA55 YBR

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YBR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 135,994 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 135,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

osr tyre under infalted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 131,633 miles

No rear rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2014 131,633 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

No rear rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,536 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 121,526 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,956 miles

No rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 1 Nov 2011 96,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres low on tread

No rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,698 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,696 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 12 Nov 2009 58,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,701 miles

n/s front wheel rim slightly buckled on inner edge / screw in o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 35,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s front wheel rim slightly buckled on inner edge / screw in o/s rear tyre tread.

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 YBR is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

RA55 YBR is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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