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R902 YVV

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

223,004 mi
Last recorded223,004 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 YVV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 223,004 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 223,004 miles

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

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 216,310 miles

Nearside front shock slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Aug 2016 216,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front shock slight misting of oil

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 211,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 205,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 205,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 201,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 201,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

various areas of corrosion that are not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 197,752 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front spring broken in spring cup but not causing any problem.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 197,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside front spring broken in spring cup but not causing any problem.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 193,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 193,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 189,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 184,142 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 180,897 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 180,765 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 177,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 175,765 miles

chip in windscreen

condition of rear no plate

condition of wipers

slight play in steering rack

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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R902 YVV is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R902 YVV, 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 R902 YVV registered?

R902 YVV is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R902 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 YVV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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