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R864 BMB

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,378 mi
Last recorded85,378 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 BMB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,378 miles

Air bag light flashes on.

Battery warning light flashes on.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,377 miles

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

Air bag light flashes on.

Battery warning light flashes on.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,234 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,234 miles

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

battery light on.

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,872 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working.

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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R864 BMB is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R864 BMB, 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 R864 BMB registered?

R864 BMB is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R864 BMB safe to buy?

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