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E157 JAC

1987 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,656 mi
Last recorded166,656 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault Espace137,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 JAC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 166,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 166,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre shows sign of perishing

nearside/offside front brake discs corroded

oil leak on nearside of engine by fuel pump

Fail 23 Aug 2006 166,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E157 JAC is a 1987 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 137,767 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 E157 JAC, 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 39 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E157 JAC registered?

E157 JAC is a 1987 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E157 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E157 JAC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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