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R357 FVL

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,056 mi
Last recorded201,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 201,056 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 196,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 196,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 193,990 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 183,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 8 Feb 2008 183,711 miles

offside steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 26 Mar 2007 164,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 138,942 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 138,916 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

steering rack free play off side

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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R357 FVL is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R357 FVL, 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 R357 FVL registered?

R357 FVL is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R357 FVL safe to buy?

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