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R664 NTF

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 NTF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,422 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 130,406 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 129,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,292 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drop link ball joints rubbers split

nsf lower ball rubber worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 123,292 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drop link ball joints rubbers split

nsf lower ball rubber worn

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 engine mounting worn

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,873 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edges worn

both steering rack arm worn

centre rear seat belt damaged

osr chassis corroded

osr trailing arm front bush worn

rear engine stabilzer mounting worn

unable to check rear boot

Fail 11 Feb 2010 110,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edges worn

both steering rack arm worn

centre rear seat belt damaged

osr chassis corroded

osr trailing arm front bush worn

rear engine stabilzer mounting worn

unable to check rear boot

Pass 26 Feb 2009 106,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns wiper blade

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 26 Feb 2009 106,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns wiper blade

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,334 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate broken

n/s/front tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,332 miles

front number plate broken

n/s/front tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2005 88,806 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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R664 NTF is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R664 NTF, 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 R664 NTF registered?

R664 NTF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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