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R769 FDA

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,149 miles

O/S/R shock could be fitted better

rack and pinion has play

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,338 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 92,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,637 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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R769 FDA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R769 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 R769 FDA registered?

R769 FDA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R769 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 FDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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