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WR55 VTP

2005 Renault Espace

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Espace77,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 VTP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,780 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 139,778 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,185 miles

All rear seats removed

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leaks

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Oct 2016 138,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from ABS pump at nearside front- chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All rear seats removed

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust sheild loose.

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,451 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,908 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

service light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,848 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

service light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,189 miles

exhaust heatshield damaged

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 79,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust heatshield damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 64,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,122 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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WR55 VTP is a 2005 Renault Espace in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR55 VTP, 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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WR55 VTP is a 2005 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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