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R335 UOW

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,097 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f rackarm

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,836 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,832 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,885 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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R335 UOW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R335 UOW, 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 R335 UOW registered?

R335 UOW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R335 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 UOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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