MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,708 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brakes slight bend
loadsensing valve
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side front tyre wearing on edge
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
near side front tyre wearing on edge
slight play in steering rack
front vented brake disc corroded
near side rear tyre wearing thin
off side front tyre wearing on edge
play in off side front rollbar link
slight play in off side front bottom ball joint
near side rear tyre on legal limit
slight free play in steering rack
both front tyres wearing on outside edge
both rear tyres wearing thin
front brake discs rusting
slight play in steering rack ends
slight powersteering fluid leak
vehicle tested with rear seats missing
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside and offside front brake discs rusty around edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Some play in nearside and offside front inner joints on steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 FBX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R480 FBX, 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 R480 FBX registered?
R480 FBX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 October 1997.
Is R480 FBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R480 FBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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