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R206 GNW

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 GNW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,310 miles

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

front wipers smeering slightly

oil leak engine

slight play in track rod ends

steering boots perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 102,309 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges close to limit

front wipers smeering slightly

oil leak engine

slight play in track rod ends

steering boots perishing

Fail 21 May 2009 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but can still read

rear nuber plate delaminatind but can still read

Pass 2 May 2008 90,039 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 90,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,785 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 71,090 miles

oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,090 miles

Front number plate cracked

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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R206 GNW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R206 GNW, 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 R206 GNW registered?

R206 GNW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R206 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 GNW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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