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R638 STA

1997 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,854 mi
Last recorded94,854 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 STA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 83,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,581 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,313 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,313 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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R638 STA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R638 STA, 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 R638 STA registered?

R638 STA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R638 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 STA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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