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R544 TLM

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 TLM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 104,761 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 101,197 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight play inboth steering rack knuckles

Fail 27 May 2010 101,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight play inboth steering rack knuckles

Pass 26 May 2009 93,036 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and near 1.6mm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2009 93,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake pedal antislip slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavely perished

Pass 6 May 2008 89,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 89,042 miles

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

rear tailgate not opening

vehicle overheating

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,117 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,117 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,113 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 80,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level brake light 25% not working

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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R544 TLM is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R544 TLM, 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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R544 TLM is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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