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R449 LJK

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,139 miles

bolts loose on nearside rear door

exhaust rubber splitting

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror cracked

offside front anti roll bar link arm worn

rear washer not working

slight play in tie rod joints

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads look low

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear ehaust corroded

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 89,386 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise front discs slighty worn

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/f steering rack boot slighty split

advise rear exhaust rusty

advise slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints

advise slight seapage around n/s/f outter cv boot

Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,247 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in tread of offside front tyre

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside front tyre low on outer edge and side wall slightly damaged

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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R449 LJK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R449 LJK, 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 R449 LJK registered?

R449 LJK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R449 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 LJK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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