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R255 ACV

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 ACV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,777 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust weeping in 3 places

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

os cv boot weeping

Fail 8 Sep 2011 114,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leaks

exhaust weeping in 3 places

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

os cv boot weeping

Pass 9 Sep 2010 552,782 miles

alloys damaged

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded. pad sensor broken on n/s/f

n/s/f door drops slightly when opened

o/s/r tyre cracking

sills damaged

slight leak on exhaust

slight smear n/s/f wiper

various body damage

Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,882 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre cracking

alloys damaged

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded. pad sensor broken on n/s/f

n/s/f door drops slightly when opened

play in n/s/f drop link, upper ball joint boot split

sills damaged

slight leak on exhaust

slight smear n/s/f wiper

various body damage

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2009 75,703 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,637 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 54,637 miles

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

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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R255 ACV is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R255 ACV, 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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R255 ACV is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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