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R912 DGH

1997 Renault Espace

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,927 mi
Last recorded172,927 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 DGH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 172,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 172,923 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 167,666 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in swept area of windscreen.

exhaust corroded rear of catalyst and starting to blow.

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

power steering rack damp on nearside.

stop lights dull.

wear in steering rack end.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 167,666 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in swept area of windscreen.

exhaust corroded rear of catalyst and starting to blow.

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

power steering rack damp on nearside.

stop lights dull.

wear in steering rack end.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 159,382 miles

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

minor play in steering rack mechanism

Fail 29 Nov 2006 159,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

minor play in steering rack mechanism

Pass 23 Nov 2005 155,083 miles

light "scoring" on windscreen

minor play in steering rack & minor oil leak

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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R912 DGH is a 1997 Renault Espace in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R912 DGH, 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 R912 DGH registered?

R912 DGH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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