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RV55 ZNU

2005 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,185 mi
Last recorded145,185 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZNU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 145,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 135,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,517 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,722 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,333 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,702 miles

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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RV55 ZNU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV55 ZNU, 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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RV55 ZNU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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