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R216 FBX

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,579 mi
Last recorded201,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 201,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 188,956 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 188,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 182,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 182,985 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 178,648 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front cross member corroded supporting rad

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2008 178,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front cross member corroded supporting rad

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 173,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 173,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 166,769 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2005 162,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edge

slight judder in both front drake discs

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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R216 FBX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R216 FBX, 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 R216 FBX registered?

R216 FBX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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