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R290 KDG

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,216 mi
Last recorded190,216 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 KDG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 190,216 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front strut bearings slightly rough when turned

front number plate slightly deterioated

fuel tank strap broken

play in steering rack

weld repair to offside strut lower cup

Fail 13 Apr 2012 190,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front strut bearings slightly rough when turned

front number plate slightly deterioated

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 16 Jun 2011 178,919 miles

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

front number plate deterioating

handbrake cables outer casing damaged

scratch on windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2011 178,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deterioating

handbrake cables outer casing damaged

scratch on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2010 169,471 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both front wishbone bushes starting top split

front plate poor condition

fuel tank strap missing to rear

rear steel brake pipe corroded

screen has scratch

Fail 19 Jun 2009 165,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 165,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 158,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 151,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 142,179 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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R290 KDG 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 70%.

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 R290 KDG, 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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R290 KDG is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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