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R254 EBM

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,022 mi
Last recorded145,022 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 EBM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 145,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,785 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 136,785 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 136,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre wearing bauld outer edge.

Offside front brake slight bind when rotated by hand advise repair/clean and adjust.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,426 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front drop link cover split.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 126,426 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front drop link cover split.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,703 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 99,442 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 99,442 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

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

Slight creak from front suspnsion when turning lock to lock

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,093 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,177 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 58,177 miles

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

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

rear two seats not 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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R254 EBM is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R254 EBM, 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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R254 EBM is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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