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R413 UOW

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,118 mi
Last recorded116,118 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 116,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Underbody has slight corrosion all over

Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,303 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,147 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,138 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 56,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R413 UOW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R413 UOW, 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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R413 UOW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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