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R898 VFL

1997 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 71,798 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside outer door handle insecure

offside front lower arm inner bush oil contaminated

Fail 11 May 2010 71,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside outer door handle insecure

offside front lower arm inner bush oil contaminated

Fail 15 May 2009 62,011 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 62,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,629 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,665 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R898 VFL is a 1997 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R898 VFL, 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 R898 VFL registered?

R898 VFL is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R898 VFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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