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R752 MBF

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 MBF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 143,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 142,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED ON INNER FACE.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 130,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 130,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 114,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 114,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

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

Play in steering rack on both nearside and offside front,passes test but would recommend replacement rack to be fitted.

Unable to test rear seatbelts as no seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 106,200 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)

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

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Some play in steering rack on offside front

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,200 miles

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

front pads wearing low

strut bearings sticking

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in o/s drumstick

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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R752 MBF is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R752 MBF, 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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R752 MBF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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