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R427 SGM

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,553 mi
Last recorded219,553 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 SGM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 219,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2014 219,553 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2013 204,101 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear hatch cannot be opened

Fail 16 Dec 2013 203,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear hatch cannot be opened

Pass 11 Jan 2013 189,848 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Jan 2013 189,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seats removed

Pass 3 Jan 2012 168,665 miles

Cuts in offside rear tyre and starting to wear on inner edge.

Front disks starting to rust and wear.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside headlight has poor beam image.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Slight voltage drop on offside rear light.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 168,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Blow from front and mid exhaust.

Cuts in offside rear tyre and starting to wear on inner edge.

Front disks starting to rust and wear.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside headlight has poor beam image.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Slight voltage drop on offside rear light.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 146,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 143,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 132,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,321 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 125,320 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and BALD on inner edge

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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R427 SGM is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R427 SGM, 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 R427 SGM registered?

R427 SGM is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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