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R808 FEU

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

166,835 mi
Last recorded166,835 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 FEU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 166,835 miles

oil pipe at cooler leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 166,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil pipe at cooler leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2009 166,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

spare tyre below limit

Pass 17 Nov 2008 159,764 miles

Spare tyre bald!

Fail 30 Oct 2008 159,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

movement felt under vehicle under braking nothing found loose or moveable under mot conditions

sparte tyre worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 145,196 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2006 132,105 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2006 131,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 121,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 121,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R808 FEU is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R808 FEU, 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 R808 FEU registered?

R808 FEU is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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