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SP05 NLF

2005 Renault Espace

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,944 mi
Last recorded91,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NLF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,944 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front screen is cracked at top corner, not affecting the drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn smooth on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp cleaning devices are not working. Not sure what type of headlamps are fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,944 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure middle row (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front screen is cracked at top corner, not affecting the drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn smooth on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp cleaning devices are not working. Not sure what type of headlamps are fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp cleaning devices are not working, not sure which type of head lamp is fitted to vehicle

n/sr tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

o/sr tyre worn on outer treads

Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,069 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp cleaning devices are not working, not sure which type of head lamp is fitted to vehicle

n/sr tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

o/sr tyre worn on outer treads

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,430 miles

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

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

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

n/sf & o/sf inner / outer sill lips are slightly damaged

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

n/sf & o/sf inner / outer sill lips are slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,187 miles

N/s seat second row not fitted at time of inspection.

O/s headlamp motor inop, aim at lowest permissable setting

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,172 miles

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

N/s seat second row not fitted at time of inspection.

O/s headlamp motor inop, aim at lowest permissable setting

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,012 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,828 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,113 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 23,113 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

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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SP05 NLF is a 2005 Renault Espace in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP05 NLF, 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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SP05 NLF is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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