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R442 UFP

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,764 mi
Last recorded120,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 UFP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 111,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,440 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to separate

brake pipes previously greased

corrosion to exhaust in places

n/s/r tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

slight o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack/rod play

some corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 18 Dec 2007 95,673 miles

slight o/s steering rack/rod play

brake pipes previously greased in places

corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,925 miles

slight play in offside steering rod.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,562 miles

4 X rear seats missing

corrosion lips - front brake discs

offside front tyres edges worn

slight offside steeing rod play

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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R442 UFP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R442 UFP, 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 R442 UFP registered?

R442 UFP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R442 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 UFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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