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R396 AOR

1997 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 AOR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,623 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 118,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 108,445 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside inner drive shaft gaitir split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,911 miles

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

offside wiper blade deteriating

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,253 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner wall

Fail 21 Nov 2006 83,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner wall

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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R396 AOR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R396 AOR, 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 R396 AOR registered?

R396 AOR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R396 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 AOR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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