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R260 CGH

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,483 mi
Last recorded168,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 CGH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 168,483 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 168,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 160,577 miles

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

o/s anti roll bar link has a partially seized joint

Pass 15 Jul 2008 156,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 150,792 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 150,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 141,243 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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R260 CGH is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R260 CGH, 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 R260 CGH registered?

R260 CGH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R260 CGH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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