Renault Espace Tse (1985)
1985 Renault Espace Tse
CarHunch is tracking 170 1985 Renault Espace Tse vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1985 Renault Espace TSE has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is an immediate red flag—every single one of the 170 vehicles tested failed its MOT on the first attempt. There were no dangerous defects recorded across the cohort, but the universal failure rate means these cars require significant work before they can legally be driven on the road.
At nearly 40 years old, these Espaces are now museum pieces rather than usable daily transport, and the complete absence of pass data reflects their age rather than a manufacturing defect—any surviving example will need a full mechanical inspection and restoration before purchase. If you're considering one for collection or restoration purposes, budget for comprehensive repairs across all systems, as zero vehicles in this sample met MOT standards without remedial work.
We have 170 1985 Renault Espace Tse vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1985 Renault Espace Tse
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 164 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (4%) | 6 | 0% | 0 |
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