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R905 TBP

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 TBP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 132,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 128,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,150 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 119,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,149 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 105,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,200 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 66,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,760 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,214 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,other coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,214 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,other coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,139 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

spare wheel for security

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,757 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front pads low

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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R905 TBP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R905 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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R905 TBP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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