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R308 SWB

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

172,228 mi
Last recorded172,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 SWB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 172,228 miles

advise gearbox noise + inner drive boot leaking oil.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 172,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise gearbox noise + inner drive boot leaking oil.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 157,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 157,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 140,645 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 140,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 126,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 126,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 109,203 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 99,097 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 87,334 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 87,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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R308 SWB is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R308 SWB, 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 R308 SWB registered?

R308 SWB is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R308 SWB safe to buy?

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