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R380 COT

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,877 mi
Last recorded192,877 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 COT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 192,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 192,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 189,802 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advice front wipers

air bag light on dash

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 187,671 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offsidefront steering arm has a play

Pass 11 Oct 2008 184,184 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 184,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 169,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 154,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 151,521 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 140,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 136,372 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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R380 COT is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R380 COT, 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 R380 COT registered?

R380 COT is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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