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R920 WHK

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,373 mi
Last recorded208,373 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 WHK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 208,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears, (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 208,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears, (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 198,507 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front registration plate cracked.

ignition switch faulty, no return spring.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 198,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front registration plate cracked.

ignition switch faulty, no return spring.

oil leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 189,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 181,516 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front suspension front wishbone rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

spare tyre is flat!.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 181,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front suspension front wishbone rubber bush deteriorated but no excessive movement.

spare tyre is flat!.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 172,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2012 172,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2011 164,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 155,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 149,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 141,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 125,585 miles

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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R920 WHK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R920 WHK, 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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R920 WHK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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