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VJI 7588

1994 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

153,955 mi
Last recorded153,955 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Espace137,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7588
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 153,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all metal pipes covered in grease

bonnet secure but bonnet skin starting to seperate

Fail 21 Feb 2008 153,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all metal pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Feb 2007 138,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre dash insacure

hand brake travel long

light scratches on front screen

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

signs of fluid around power steering rack

underside of vehicle very rusty in several places

weld repairs and underseal offside inner wheel arch area

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Feb 2007 137,902 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front chassis and sills slightly damaged

interior panels loose and missing

light scratches to front screen

nearside head lamp cracked

nearside rear outer seat belt clasp damaged

sign of fluid around power steering rack

slight damage to body work in many places

unable to inspect fuel cap seal (no key)

under side of vehicle rusty in several places

wiper linkages in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,768 miles

nearside head lamp cracked

both rear tyres starting to perish

four rear seats removed unaable to test seat belts

front wiper arms worn

movement between offside steering rack mount and mounting † †

nearside bonnet hinge damaged and front grill loose

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

rear floor panel rusty

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front lower antiroll bar bush

weld repair to lower brake servo support

weld repair to offside a-piller and door

Fail 15 Feb 2006 128,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front brake flexy hoses perished

both front wiper arms worn

both rear tyres starting to perish

four rear seats removed unable to test seat belts

front grill insacure and nearside bonnet hinge broken

movement between offside steering mount and mounting

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside head lamp cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

rear floor panels rusty

slight play nearside front antiroll bar drop link lower bush

weld repair to lower brake servo support braket

weld repair to offside a-piller and door

Fail 11 Feb 2006 128,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VJI 7588 is a 1994 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 137,507 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 VJI 7588, 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 32 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJI 7588 registered?

VJI 7588 is a 1994 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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