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R371 YBP

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 YBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 115,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,790 miles

both rear tyre low

Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,790 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

both rear tyre low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine rear bottom mount

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,883 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,425 miles

N/s steering rack gaiter in poor condition

O/s & n/s rear flasher bulbs faded

Rear exhaust support rubbers in poor condition

Slight play in o/s track rod end

o/s & n/s front tyres low on limit on inner & outer edges. O/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,419 miles

Power steering pump damp

Reasr flasher bulbs faded

Slight blow on centre exhaust joint

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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R371 YBP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R371 YBP, 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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R371 YBP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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