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R120 NEO

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,321 mi
Last recorded154,321 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NEO
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 154,321 miles

Advise sill covers fitted.

Advise slight play at n/s and o/s ends of steering rack.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2012 154,321 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise sill covers fitted.

Advise slight play at steering rack n/s and o/s.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 146,633 miles

Rear number plate in very poor condition and loose. Battery insecure. n/s/r tyre perished. Sill covers fitted. o/s/f brake binding. Wear in both track rods. o/s cv gaitor leaking.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 146,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate in very poor condition and loose. Battery insecure. n/s/r tyre perished. Sill covers fitted. o/s/f brake binding. Wear in both track rods. o/s cv gaitor leaking.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 144,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front disc cracking

rear no plate poor condition. o/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,003 miles

front disc cracking

rear no plate poor condition. o/s/f tyre close to limits

Fail 31 Aug 2010 143,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front disc signs of cracking

n/s/r coiol spring corroded

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,563 miles

SRS light on. Movement in both track rods. Movement in o/s/f track rod end. n/s/f tyre worn on edge. Front brake discs in poor condition and pads appear low. o/s/r tyre on limit.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 139,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS light on. Movement in both track rods. Movement in o/s/f track rod end. n/s/f tyre worn on edge. Front brake discs in poor condition and pads appear low. o/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 135,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 124,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,426 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 114,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R120 NEO is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R120 NEO, 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.

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What year was R120 NEO registered?

R120 NEO is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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