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R487 TBK

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 TBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 161,500 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 161,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 153,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 134,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 130,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,452 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 135,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 135,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 134,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,000 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 13,000 miles

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

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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R487 TBK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R487 TBK, 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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R487 TBK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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