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R439 OCH

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,749 mi
Last recorded169,749 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 OCH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight white smoke on accerlation

Fail 30 Mar 2017 165,749 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap not attached (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight white smoke on accerlation

Pass 31 Mar 2016 162,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure at rear (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure at rear (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 155,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 151,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 151,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 124,834 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 115,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 115,759 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 101,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,791 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges on the legal limit

both rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

movement in steering rack

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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R439 OCH is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R439 OCH, 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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R439 OCH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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