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R519 UKJ

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,780 mi
Last recorded109,780 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger seats removed at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2016 109,774 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

ns/front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,720 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 109,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,616 miles

Slight leak NSF shock absorber.

Slight play in both steering arms, inside rack gaiters.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,065 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 109,065 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,674 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,317 miles

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

cooling system leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,307 miles

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

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

cooling system leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,225 miles

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

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

both rear indicators faded

headlamp beam pattern poor

rear seats not in car. Seat belts not tested for rear seats

Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,547 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 100,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 96,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,405 miles

o/s/f track arm inner has slight play.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,951 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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R519 UKJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R519 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 R519 UKJ registered?

R519 UKJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R519 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 UKJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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