MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front radiator support corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front radiator support corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
radiator support bracket corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
radiator support bracket corroded
throtle cable fraying
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
rear occasional seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
rear occasional seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
unable to open tailgate to check rear seat belts
unable to open tailgate to check rear seat belts
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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R343 GNW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R343 GNW, 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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R343 GNW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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