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R492 WBK

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,858 mi
Last recorded87,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 WBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,801 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,137 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,730 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner track arms have slight play.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,472 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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R492 WBK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R492 WBK, 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 R492 WBK registered?

R492 WBK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R492 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 WBK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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