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R423 EBD

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,151 mi
Last recorded152,151 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 152,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring cup (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

N/s/f lower suspension arm slight play in rear bush

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 149,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 149,000 miles

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 147,218 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 147,218 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,311 miles

N/S+O/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 142,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

N/S+O/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT

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

Pass 9 May 2011 134,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 134,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 129,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 129,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 122,303 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,110 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r light unit has water in it

Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 103,530 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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R423 EBD is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R423 EBD, 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 R423 EBD registered?

R423 EBD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R423 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 EBD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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