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R748 XDA

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,746 mi
Last recorded41,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,015 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 18,919 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,872 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 13,773 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,606 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm ball joint rubber split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 492 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,028 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,809 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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R748 XDA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R748 XDA, 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 R748 XDA registered?

R748 XDA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R748 XDA safe to buy?

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