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R663 DGU

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 139,359 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 139,217 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight wheel restriction front offside

Pass 7 Feb 2011 133,689 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 133,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 131,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 131,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 127,069 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

offside front to rear metal brake pipe, rear section is starting to corrode

steering rack, both track arms, inner joints have max play in them

Fail 5 Feb 2009 127,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

offside front to rear metal brake pipe, rear section is starting to corrode

steering rack, both track arms, inner joints have max play in them

Pass 14 Feb 2008 122,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 115,861 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 115,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 111,220 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 111,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R663 DGU is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R663 DGU, 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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R663 DGU is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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