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SG55 SBU

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,642 mi
Last recorded130,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 SBU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and tow bar corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 x (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

spare wheel corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x and wipers not tested for clearing (8.2.2)

brake caliper securing device missing 2 x rear holding springs (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and tow bar corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 x (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

spare wheel corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 117,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,532 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,529 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,815 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,324 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,821 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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SG55 SBU is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver 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 SG55 SBU, 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 SG55 SBU registered?

SG55 SBU is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SG55 SBU safe to buy?

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