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R81 VNN

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,283 mi
Last recorded205,283 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 VNN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 205,283 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 205,283 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 197,113 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 197,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 189,403 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 189,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 179,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 173,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear door damaged

n/s/f door damaged

ns sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2008 170,824 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2008 170,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 161,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 148,333 miles

front lower arm rear bushes worn

front subframe rear bushs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2005 136,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 136,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil cooler pipes leaking gearbox oil leaks

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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R81 VNN is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R81 VNN, 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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R81 VNN is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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