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R849 SRX

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,013 mi
Last recorded197,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 SRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 197,013 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 186,857 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres 2-3mm left.

Coolant expansion bottle split & leaking under pressure.

Nearside headlamp glass slight crack & beam slightly poor.

Only just passed emissions test.

Washers poor on nearside.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 173,846 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/ door mirror glass cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2006 159,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 159,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R849 SRX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R849 SRX, 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 R849 SRX registered?

R849 SRX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R849 SRX safe to buy?

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