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SB55 OEW

2005 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OEW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 84,236 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2016 84,234 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1g)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2015 78,530 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 May 2014 74,071 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine appears to have a misfire on natural idle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbing, tread starting to wear low 225/55/17

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 74,071 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine appears to have a misfire on natural idle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbing, tread starting to wear low 225/55/17

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 69,750 miles

engine lumpy on tickover

front wipers smearing

oil leaks on engine

Fail 20 May 2013 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lumpy on tickover

front wipers smearing

oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 May 2012 64,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 64,888 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 57,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 57,605 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,411 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,414 miles

4 baby chairs fitted nearside rear offside rear offside rear rear nearside rear rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,003 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,272 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,978 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)

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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SB55 OEW is a 2005 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SB55 OEW, 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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SB55 OEW is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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