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R711 JPC

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 JPC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,768 miles

centre exhaust is in poor condition

n/s front fog lamp broken

n/s front steering arm has slight play

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

small amount of grease around the o/s front outer c.v boot but no holes visable

Fail 22 Aug 2012 143,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

bad oil leak

centre exhaust is in poor condition

n/s front fog lamp broken

n/s front steering arm has slight play

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

small amount of grease around the o/s front outer c.v boot but no holes visable

Pass 13 Aug 2011 131,448 miles

drivers wiperblade splitting at ends

engine oil leak

play in both front inner trackrodarm joints

rear wiperblade splitting at ends

slight wear on drivers seatbelt edges

stonechip on screen,in limit

Fail 1 Aug 2011 131,133 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

drivers wiperblade splitting at ends

engine oil leak

play in both front inner trackrodarm joints

rear wiperblade splitting at ends

slight wear on drivers seatbelt edges

stonechip on screen,in limit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 125,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 112,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,377 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 140,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

f/discs rusted

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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R711 JPC is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R711 JPC, 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 R711 JPC registered?

R711 JPC is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R711 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 JPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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