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R864 LBC

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,392 mi
Last recorded145,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 LBC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 145,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 145,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 135,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,017 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 128,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,168 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 103,167 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 LBC is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R864 LBC, 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 LBC registered?

R864 LBC is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R864 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 LBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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