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R87 AOW

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,092 mi
Last recorded138,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 AOW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 138,092 miles

Appears to be slight movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing

Battery flat

Both rear fog light lenses getting hazey

Both rear indicators getting abit faded

Difficult to get into gear

N/S H/Light cracked

N/S/F tyre worn near tread limits of wear at outer tread edge

N/S/R wheel outer rim bent

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 12 Jun 2008 138,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing

Battery flat

Both rear fog light lenses getting hazey

Both rear indicators getting abit faded

Difficult to get into gear

N/S H/Light cracked

N/S/F tyre worn near tread limits of wear at outer tread edge

N/S/R wheel outer rim bent

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 131,449 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 131,449 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 131,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear and nearside centre row seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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R87 AOW 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 40%.

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 R87 AOW, 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 R87 AOW registered?

R87 AOW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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