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R899 TBP

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 TBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,412 miles

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

Dampness around power steering oil tank

FRont cross member/radiator support very rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake pad warning lead not connected

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Very bad coolent leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,412 miles

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

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

Dampness around power steering oil tank

FRont cross member/radiator support very rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake pad warning lead not connected

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge

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

Very bad coolent leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,375 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,580 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,862 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2006 47,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,840 miles

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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R899 TBP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R899 TBP, 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 R899 TBP registered?

R899 TBP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R899 TBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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