MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear hatch cannot be opened
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
rear seats removed
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
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.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R427 SGM is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1997.
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