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R894 NRX

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 NRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 157,220 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE !

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END

Fail 1 May 2012 157,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE !

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END

Pass 30 Apr 2011 144,782 miles

EXAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDTION

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN POWER STEERING RACK BALL JOINT ENDS

SUSPECT SLOW PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE, ONLY 10LBS PRESSURE WHEN CHECKED, SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO AGE OF TYRE AS IS N/S/R TO

Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,867 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 125,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 113,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light illuminated

fuel tank appears damp

lower engine mount perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,112 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,816 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (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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R894 NRX is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R894 NRX, 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 R894 NRX registered?

R894 NRX is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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