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R429 FNW

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,883 mi
Last recorded144,883 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 FNW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,883 miles

o/s/f chassis outrigg damaged [by jack] ? non/loadbearing but advise repair ;

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,968 miles

very slight play at o/s and n/s of steering rack ;

Fail 7 Jun 2013 141,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight play at o/s and n/s of steering rack ;

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 138,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 135,462 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 133,899 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly ? advise recheck after run ;

Pass 26 Jun 2009 130,455 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 127,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 118,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,145 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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R429 FNW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R429 FNW, 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 R429 FNW registered?

R429 FNW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R429 FNW safe to buy?

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