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R224 DCG

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,820 mi
Last recorded142,820 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 DCG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 142,820 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 142,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 867,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 867,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 121,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 121,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 100,299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 100,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

temp gauge getting hot

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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R224 DCG is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R224 DCG, 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 R224 DCG registered?

R224 DCG is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R224 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 DCG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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