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R464 RVR

1997 Renault Espace

Purple Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 RVR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,011 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Nov 2013 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front beam images poor

n/s/f inner cv boot not clipped to shaft

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f inner brake pad appears well worn outer ok

Fail 13 Aug 2012 126,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front beam images poor

n/s/f inner cv boot not clipped to shaft

o/s/f inner brake pad appears well worn outer ok

Pass 12 Aug 2011 122,038 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

slight play/knock in both front anti-roll bar linkages

Fail 9 Aug 2011 122,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

slight play/knock in both front anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 10 Aug 2010 117,910 miles

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

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

inner steering rack arm joints have slight play

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

no plates deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 114,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Aug 2009 114,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Aug 2008 110,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

No abs fitted to vehicle

steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2008 110,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

No abs fitted to vehicle

steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 105,891 miles

play and wear in steering rack and track rod ends

Fail 26 Jul 2007 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 100,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 100,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R464 RVR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R464 RVR, 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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R464 RVR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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