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R108 YCR

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 YCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 145,490 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

wrong macpherson strut fitted to nearside front

Pass 22 Sep 2009 141,289 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 16 Sep 2009 141,289 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 9 Oct 2007 140,935 miles

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 131,776 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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R108 YCR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 YCR, 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 29 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 YCR registered?

R108 YCR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R108 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 YCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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