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R527 EGX

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

230,902 mi
Last recorded230,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 EGX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 230,902 miles

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorating.

rear sidelights dim slightly when indicators are on.

steering rack worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 217,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/f lower arm mounting bush.

some play in steering rack,o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 8 Jul 2011 217,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some play in steering rack,o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 15 Jul 2010 200,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering rack inner joints worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 200,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

steering rack inner joints worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 186,413 miles

Oil leak

play in steering rack,radiator support panel badly corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 186,413 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

play in steering rack,radiator support panel badly corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 172,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 172,178 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 155,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 155,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing †dampness at offside rear brake backplate

Pass 14 Jul 2006 140,054 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 140,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn low †some play in steering rack

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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R527 EGX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R527 EGX, 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 R527 EGX registered?

R527 EGX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R527 EGX safe to buy?

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