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R209 EBX

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,386 mi
Last recorded127,386 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 EBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 127,386 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 127,386 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 110,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 100,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 99,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 90,600 miles

Cracks in N/S/F steering rack gaitor

Front + Rear number plates slightly distorted (numbers + letters O/K)

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

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

O/S + N/S Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight corosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,600 miles

Cracks in N/S/F steering rack gaitor

Front + Rear number plates slightly distorted (numbers + letters O/K)

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

O/S + N/S Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight corosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,027 miles

Crack in rear fog lamp lens

Front fog lights damaged

Front number plate slightly distorted (numbers + letters O/K)

N/S/R indicator bulb slightly fadded

N/S/R tyre on 2.5mm

O/S + N/S gearbox oil seal leaking

O/S/F coil spring rusty

PAS pipes + bottle damp

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear engine mounting rubber split

Rear exhaust box + catilitic converter rusty

Slight corosion on front discs

Slight cracks in N/S/F steering rack gaitor

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2005 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Surface corrosion on fuel tank straps. † †Unable to fully check o/s/r safety belt due to child seat fitted.

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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R209 EBX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R209 EBX, 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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R209 EBX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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