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R330 AGU

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

183,845 mi
Last recorded183,845 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 AGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 183,845 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 173,409 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 172,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 163,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 163,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 141,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspectiom of lap belt

clutch worn

tailgate wont open

Fail 2 May 2006 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch worn

tailgate wont open

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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R330 AGU is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R330 AGU, 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 R330 AGU registered?

R330 AGU is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R330 AGU safe to buy?

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