MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front steering arms slight play
n/s/f indicatior lenz case missing but no sharpe egde
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front steering arms slight play
n/s/f indicatior lenz case missing but no sharpe egde
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear flexy b rake hose ends corroded slightly
rear brake sqeeking when applied
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear flexy b rake hose ends corroded slightly
rear brake sqeeking when applied
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R798 AEX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R798 AEX, 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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R798 AEX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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