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R611 SLW

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 SLW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 154,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gear knob loose.

offside door mirror damaged.

Fail 9 May 2011 154,229 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gear knob loose.

offside door mirror damaged.

Pass 27 May 2010 144,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 144,147 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 137,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 124,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 124,552 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE NOT CONNECTED

OFFSIDE REAR , REAR ROW SEAT MISSING THEREFORE SEAT BELT AND STALK NOT TESTED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 24 May 2006 117,035 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 117,035 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Advise steering tracking check

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

Slight brake judder offside front when service brake applied

Slight play in nearside and offside 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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R611 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R611 SLW, 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 R611 SLW registered?

R611 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R611 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 SLW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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