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R687 JAD

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 JAD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,582 miles

Baby seats in rear unable to test all seat belts

Both rear tyres are smaller size than fronts

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak under vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Baby seats in rear unable to test all seat belts

Both rear tyres are smaller size than fronts

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,293 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,595 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED JUST BEFORE FLEXES

Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,908 miles

BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,908 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,618 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre walls cracked. oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 88,653 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 84,847 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,236 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 83,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R687 JAD 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 R687 JAD, 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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R687 JAD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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