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R557 NNN

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,785 mi
Last recorded198,785 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 NNN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 198,785 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 198,785 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 194,351 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow at rear

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated / small crackes in tread

Fail 25 Jan 2016 194,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust deteriorated and minor blow at rear

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated / small crackes in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 190,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

The exhaust is corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 187,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust deteriorated

lower rad mount corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 183,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and cut on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r light cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2013 183,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and cut on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r light cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 173,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 30 Jan 2012 173,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 166,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner rack ball joints slightly worn

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 155,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 150,237 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2008 140,762 miles

Steering rack knock

Pass 31 Jan 2007 127,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 127,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Middle row, center and offside seats not fitted.

Nearside front bumper damaged.

Offside rear light unit broken, water ingress.

Steering rack knock offside and nearside.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,523 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear No plate loose

Fail 12 Jan 2006 115,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear No plate loose.

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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R557 NNN 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 66.7%.

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 R557 NNN, 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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R557 NNN is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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