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R654 SLW

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,534 mi
Last recorded103,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 SLW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2011 92,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 86,749 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 81,953 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,545 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 72,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,910 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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R654 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R654 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 R654 SLW registered?

R654 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R654 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R654 SLW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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