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R870 SLW

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 SLW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,185 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,830 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front lower bracket for radiator corroded

o/s and n/s rear handbrake cable bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,049 miles

front radiator lower bracket coroded

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

front cross member (radiator mount) corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

radiator under mount rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

radiator under mount rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,495 miles

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

os beam image\front support beam corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,495 miles

os beam image\front support beam corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,158 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010
Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,223 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak,suspect sump gasket

offside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,395 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiper poor

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog light not working

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R870 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R870 SLW, 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 R870 SLW registered?

R870 SLW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R870 SLW safe to buy?

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