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R91 TKR

1997 Renault Espace

Purple Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,257 mi
Last recorded112,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 TKR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

slight bind o/s/r brake

some play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2011 112,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

slight bind o/s/r brake

some play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 110,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

mounting bracket on kat broken

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 110,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

mounting bracket on kat broken

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield strap broken

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 101,044 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 95,366 miles

see last advise sheet

Fail 4 Aug 2007 95,366 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in steering rack

rear seats romoved

slight rouffness in o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,372 miles

see last vt32

Fail 28 Jul 2006 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND THE N/S/FRONT. CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

TYRE SIZE 195/65/14T N/S/FRONT 3mm O/S/FRONT 4mm N/S/REAR 3mm O/S/REAR 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R91 TKR is a 1997 Renault Espace in Purple with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R91 TKR, 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 R91 TKR registered?

R91 TKR is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R91 TKR safe to buy?

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