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R704 FDA

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 137,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 137,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 132,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 132,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 126,473 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 125,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,695 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit on both edges

rear tail pipe slighty corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 116,671 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

both front tyres on legal limit on both edges

rear tail pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,502 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

stoenchip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 107,747 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and has a nail in it

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 100,333 miles

front to rear to flexy metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2007 100,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 92,430 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 92,242 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R704 FDA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue 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 R704 FDA, 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 R704 FDA registered?

R704 FDA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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