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R770 JFH

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,386 mi
Last recorded196,386 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 JFH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 196,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2012 196,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember corroded

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 190,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 180,082 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 180,082 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 173,148 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2009 173,100 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2008 167,780 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/r flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 159,934 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints

unable to test rear seat belts fully as rear seats missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 148,596 miles

all rear belts not fully checked as rear seats not fitted

front radiator support rusty

play in steering rack ball joint o.s.f

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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R770 JFH 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 70%.

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 R770 JFH, 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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R770 JFH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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