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R680 MPA

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,293 mi
Last recorded156,293 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 MPA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 156,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHASSIS ETC CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS AND THE OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MOST UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 156,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced AND EFFECTS SIDELIGHT (EARTH ?) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2017 155,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WILL NEED NEW LAMP NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WILL NEED NEW LAMP NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

Outer CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS ON BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2017 155,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WILL NEED NEW LAMP NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced WILL NEED NEW LAMP NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS ON BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2016 153,968 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 153,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 152,680 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 152,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

play in nearside steering

substantial play in offside steering inner rack joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,198 miles

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

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

intermitant fault with the air bag warning lamp but opperated normally during test

significant play in offside steering rack inner joint --slight play in the nearside joint

Pass 2 Oct 2013 148,996 miles

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

offside headlamp dipped beam deteriorated (image)

play in both steering rack inner joints

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Fail 1 Oct 2013 148,996 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp dipped beam deteriorated (image)

play in both steering rack inner joints

your vehicle only just passed the emissions (smoke) test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 146,949 miles

front tyres cracking/perrished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 11 Oct 2012 146,947 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres cracking/perrished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 145,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 142,540 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Oct 2010 142,532 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 139,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate faded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 139,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 137,244 miles

rear suspension coil springs corroded

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2007 134,941 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2007 134,931 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

metal ferrules corroded on flexi brake hoses

Pass 30 Oct 2006 128,393 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 128,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R680 MPA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R680 MPA, 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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R680 MPA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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