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R514 UKJ

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,573 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,650 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,081 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,450 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 74,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small hole catalyst pipe/small crack rear box.clutch drags.osr tyre2/3 mm nsr tyre 3mm

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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R514 UKJ 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 81.3%.

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 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 R514 UKJ, 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 R514 UKJ registered?

R514 UKJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R514 UKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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