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R865 ULF

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,477 mi
Last recorded145,477 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 ULF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,477 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in screen

front tyres worn on edges advise changing

head light aims low

slight foot brake travel

Fail 30 Oct 2014 145,374 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

chip in screen

front tyres worn on edges advise changing

head light aims low

slight foot brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2013 141,268 miles

n/s wiper getting smeary

o/s head lamp aim lower

Pass 6 Nov 2012 137,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 132,952 miles

n/s and o/s inner rack ends have play

n/s washer poor

o/s head lamp aim lower

screen chipped

Pass 3 Nov 2010 127,624 miles

Play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 2 Nov 2010 127,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2009 122,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 122,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 119,472 miles

screen chipped ;slight play in rack ;o/s rear shock weaping

Fail 5 Nov 2008 119,462 miles

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

screen chipped ;slight play in rack ;o/s rear shock weaping

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,230 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ;front tyres wearing on edges ;o/s rear shock weaping

Fail 8 Nov 2007 117,203 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ;front tyres wearing on edges ;o/s rear shock weaping

Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to check front brake pads due to enclosed windows

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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R865 ULF 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 R865 ULF, 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 R865 ULF registered?

R865 ULF is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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