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R642 GNJ

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,541 mi
Last recorded222,541 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 222,541 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 196,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 195,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 189,273 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 181,845 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses ferrules on chassis corroding

exhaust centre silencer corroding

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2012 181,845 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses ferrules on chassis corroding

exhaust centre silencer corroding

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 167,339 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2011 167,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet safety catch siezing

Both rear tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2010 155,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all anti roll bar ball joints slight play

both front track rod end ball joints slight play

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre uneven wear

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 143,450 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint slight movement

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 143,448 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint slight movement

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 131,076 miles

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint slight movement

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 131,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint slight movement

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 112,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 112,065 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front service brake veers right

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,108 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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R642 GNJ is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R642 GNJ, 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 R642 GNJ registered?

R642 GNJ is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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