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R905 TTR

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,349 miles

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

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

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

oil leak from oil cooler pipe joints ?.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 140,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

oil leak from oil cooler pipe joints ?.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 133,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both nearside and offside inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

offside rear brake back plate is wet. suspect possible brake fluid leak, brake inspection advised

rear brakes are imbalanced but rate of increase is even

Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both nearside and offside inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

offside rear brake back plate is wet. suspect possible brake fluid leak, brake inspection advised

rear brakes are imbalanced but rate of increase is even

Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,442 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

coolant leak from radiator

play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 129,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

coolant leak from radiator

nearside front indicater loose

play in both sides of steering rack

the smell of desiel present under bonnet but can not see a leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 120,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 102,253 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 102,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 TTR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TTR, 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 R905 TTR registered?

R905 TTR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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