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R955 NCH

1997 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 NCH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,068 miles

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

O/S tyres cracking

play in both front steering rack inner arms

Fail 18 Oct 2016 141,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S tyres cracking

play in both front steering rack inner arms

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,470 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

Both front discs have surface corrosion

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,040 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 139,668 miles

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

NSF driveshaft seal is leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,640 miles

Front discs are corroded on the inner face

Fail 31 Jan 2011 136,635 miles

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

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

Front discs are corroded on the inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2009 130,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 115,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,822 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 100,809 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,279 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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R955 NCH is a 1997 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R955 NCH, 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 R955 NCH registered?

R955 NCH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R955 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 NCH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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