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R491 SJW

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 SJW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 123,583 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Front Radiator cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Sill rotten but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,654 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 120,643 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,856 miles

Drivers door strap worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers door strap worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,825 miles

Rear brakes slight inbalance

Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,817 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,701 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,920 miles

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

airbag light on

drivers door secure strap damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 107,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator crossmember slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 102,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 100,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 98,014 miles

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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R491 SJW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R491 SJW, 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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R491 SJW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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