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R960 CGK

1997 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 CGK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,449 miles

Front movements on steering rack joints

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2015 159,403 miles

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

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

Front movements on steering rack joints

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 152,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 9 Oct 2014 152,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,357 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 146,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,342 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,867 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 130,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 121,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,892 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 112,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,207 miles

OFFSIEDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.9 MM

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS ON 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR MAIN SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR ROW SEATS NOT FITTED THEREFORE OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Fail 8 Oct 2007 93,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS ON 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR MAIN SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION

OFFSIEDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.9 MM

REAR ROW SEATS NOT FITTED THEREFORE OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,746 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 83,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING OUTER TRACK ROD END BOLT NOT FULLY TIGHTENED . APPEARS SEIZED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING TRACK RODEND BOLT BROKEN

Fail 12 Oct 2005 72,629 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER TREADS

MIDDLE ROW CENTRE SEAT HAS SEAT BELT/LAP BELT MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

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

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Pass 12 Oct 2005 72,629 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER TREADS

MIDDLE ROW CENTRE SEAT HAS SEAT BELT/LAP BELT MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

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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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R960 CGK is a 1997 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R960 CGK, 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 R960 CGK registered?

R960 CGK is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R960 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 CGK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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