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R510 WBK

1997 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,732 mi
Last recorded199,732 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 WBK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 199,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2012 191,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 191,246 miles

Centre stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 184,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

fuel tank stains that it has been leaking NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST. ADVICE HAVE CHECKED OUT

Fail 5 Feb 2011 184,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

fuel tank stains that it has been leaking NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST. ADVICE HAVE CHECKED OUT

Pass 8 Jul 2009 181,116 miles

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

nearside headlamp reflector deteriating

offside headlamp reflector deteriating

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2008 179,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 175,681 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 175,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 155,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 155,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf osf inner rack joints slight play

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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R510 WBK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R510 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 R510 WBK registered?

R510 WBK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R510 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 WBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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