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R948 XDA

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,648 mi
Last recorded230,648 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 230,648 miles

Tracking

Wheel trim missing

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

Nearside front sidelamp dim

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Nearside rear lamp cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre low on edge suggest replacement,,,205/65/15/99t extra load hankook

Fail 24 Jul 2014 230,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front sidelamp dim

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Nearside rear lamp cracked

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

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

Tracking

Wheel trim missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre low on edge suggest replacement,,,205/65/15/99t extra load hankook

Pass 19 Jul 2013 219,642 miles

Front number plate cracked, but still can be read

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

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

Rear engine mount rubber perished

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Slight binding on n/s/r wheel when spun by hand

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 208,347 miles

Battery not secure

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside rear seat missing unable to fully check seat belts

Wheel trim missing

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 208,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery not secure

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside rear seat missing unable to fully check seat belts

Wheel trim missing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 195,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 195,313 miles

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

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

wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 183,943 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 183,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre below limit on edge and nearside front tyre below limit on edge

Offside reversing light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2009 170,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 157,036 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATES CRACKED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHTS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 3.1 MM AND NEARSIDE FRONT 2.5MM

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 140,542 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 140,543 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT DAMAGED FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 130,426 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS NEARSIDE SPOT LIGHT BROKEN FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 116,077 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BRAKE PEDAL BENT

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R948 XDA 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 66.7%.

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 R948 XDA, 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 R948 XDA registered?

R948 XDA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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