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R215 VYA

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,681 mi
Last recorded164,681 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 164,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system in very poor condition

significant wear to offside rear tyres on the edges

Fail 13 May 2011 167,659 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system in very poor condition

significant wear to offside rear tyres on the edges

Pass 17 May 2010 157,759 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

imbalance of 40% between rear brakes

nearside wiper rubber split

rear tyres worn significantly on the edges

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 May 2010 157,738 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

imbalance of 40% between rear brakes

nearside wiper rubber split

rear tyres worn significantly on the edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 May 2009 147,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

centre silencer corroded and blowing

engine coolant leak

front tyres worn on the edges and the offside rear

light fluffing to offside front seat belt

noise from nearside front outer constant velocity joint when wheel is rotated by hand

Fail 8 May 2009 147,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

although the bonnet is securely fastened,the offside bonnet catch doesnt latch

centre silencer corroded and blowing

engine coolant leak

front tyres worn on the edges and the offside rear

light fluffing to offside front seat belt

noise from nearside front outer constant velocity joint when wheel is rotated by hand

Pass 19 Feb 2008 133,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 128,497 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers getting worn inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2006 120,300 miles

rear flexalbe brake hoses getting rusted on ends front disc pads getting worn

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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R215 VYA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R215 VYA, 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 R215 VYA registered?

R215 VYA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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