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R280 VLN

1997 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 85,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,026 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers torn

high front brake inbalance

Pass 25 May 2010 80,762 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 75,112 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 75,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 72,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 48,789 miles

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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R280 VLN is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R280 VLN, 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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How do I check the history of R280 VLN?

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What year was R280 VLN registered?

R280 VLN is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R280 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 VLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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