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VX55 UNH

2005 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UNH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,322 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine very noisy possible bottom pulley worn. very bad oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,849 miles

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

oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,511 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,345 miles

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

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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VX55 UNH is a 2005 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 UNH, 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 VX55 UNH registered?

VX55 UNH is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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