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R63 YRT

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,515 mi
Last recorded178,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 YRT
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 178,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 178,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 177,580 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 177,476 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2016 177,476 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 28 May 2015 173,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,761 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 167,761 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 159,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has small cut in side wall.

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 30 May 2013 159,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has small cut in side wall.

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 151,040 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 141,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 141,457 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,341 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 134,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 125,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,539 miles

rear number plate

Fail 3 Jun 2008 115,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear number plate

Pass 31 May 2007 107,529 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 99,661 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,661 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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R63 YRT is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey 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 R63 YRT, 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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R63 YRT is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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