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R809 OEB

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,064 mi
Last recorded183,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 OEB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 183,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 183,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 180,274 miles

Battery insecure

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

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 13 Jul 2012 180,274 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 174,620 miles

Airbag light is on

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack inner ball end has play

Fail 25 Jul 2011 174,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Airbag light is on

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack inner ball end has play

Pass 17 Feb 2009 172,496 miles

Front headlights, beam images have been taped

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2009 172,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 171,029 miles

Oil leak

Rear window in boot door is faulty

Steering rack ball ends have play

Fail 31 Jan 2008 171,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear window in boot door is faulty

Steering rack ball ends have play

Pass 29 Nov 2006 269,795 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 269,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 263,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 263,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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R809 OEB is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R809 OEB, 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 R809 OEB registered?

R809 OEB is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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