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SP55 VRX

2005 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,511 mi
Last recorded141,511 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 128,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 127,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working + centre lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 106,490 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 106,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,652 miles

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 96,652 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)

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,555 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,489 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear inner rack joints

snow & wet conditions at time of test

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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SP55 VRX is a 2005 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 VRX, 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 SP55 VRX registered?

SP55 VRX is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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