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R87 MDP

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,215 mi
Last recorded169,215 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 MDP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 169,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 165,363 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 165,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 158,291 miles

ADVISE, battery warning light on dash.

ADVISE, centre exhaust pipe, slight blow.

ADVISE, emissions close to limit.

ADVISE, front cross member corroding.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear coil spring corroding.

ADVISE, oil leak.

ADVISE, oil warning light on dash.

ADVISE, play in both front inner steering joints.

ADVISE, spare tyre flat.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 158,237 miles

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

ADVISE, battery warning light on dash.

ADVISE, centre exhaust pipe, slight blow.

ADVISE, emissions close to limit.

ADVISE, front cross member corroding.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear coil spring corroding.

ADVISE, oil leak.

ADVISE, oil warning light on dash.

ADVISE, play in both front inner steering joints.

ADVISE, spare tyre flat.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 154,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 154,707 miles

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 151,633 miles

front suspension very noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2010 141,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 135,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,013 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 129,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 124,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 114,596 miles

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

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 MDP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MDP, 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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R87 MDP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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