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R687 KHP

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,330 mi
Last recorded212,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 KHP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 212,330 miles

BACK ENGINE MOUNT LOWER HAS MOVEMENT

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2012 212,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

BACK ENGINE MOUNT LOWER HAS MOVEMENT

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2011 207,673 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 207,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 202,325 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 202,325 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 193,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 193,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 178,010 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 197,125 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 165,290 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 165,290 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 159,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 159,671 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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R687 KHP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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