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R377 YCR

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,629 mi
Last recorded171,629 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 YCR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 171,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 156,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 156,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 146,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

brake fluid level low

front no plate cracked

front subframe & o/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s wiper split & poor

o/s h/brake cable outer sleeve deteriorating

rear washer n/w

slight play in s/rack

various door seals damaged & stays noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2009 146,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt pulley out of alignment

bonnet 2nd stage catch sticking

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

brake fluid level low

front no plate cracked

front subframe & o/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s wiper split & poor

o/s h/brake cable outer sleeve deteriorating

rear washer n/w

slight play in s/rack

various door seals damaged & stays noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2008 134,729 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 134,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 111,387 miles

asa per previous advisory sheet

Fail 17 Aug 2006 111,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front disc pads worn

front discs corroded

rear screenwasher not working

scratches on rear windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2005 100,057 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 100,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in off side steering rack

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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R377 YCR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R377 YCR, 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 R377 YCR registered?

R377 YCR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R377 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 YCR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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