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R480 FBX

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,708 mi
Last recorded163,708 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 163,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,427 miles

front brakes slight bend

loadsensing valve

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,310 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,331 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 135,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,411 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2011 132,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 127,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 121,416 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 114,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,708 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 102,706 miles

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.

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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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.

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