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R601 SRJ

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 SRJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,889 miles

Front suspension corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded ( both rear ) (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front suspension corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded ( both rear ) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,989 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

coil spring corroded (both rear) (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

coil spring corroded (both rear) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,105 miles

F/n/side shocker slight leak

Wipers worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,420 miles

Front fog light damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front fog light damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,168 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 92,162 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Front fog light damaged

Front n/side tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,080 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 57,080 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 56,877 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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R601 SRJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R601 SRJ, 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 R601 SRJ registered?

R601 SRJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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