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R969 GAP

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,751 mi
Last recorded228,751 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 GAP
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 228,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 227,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

instrument cluster illumination poor

offside front foglamp not working

oil leak at oil cooler

trailing arms cutting through both handbrake cables

Pass 5 Oct 2011 217,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 217,115 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 198,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 181,921 miles

RFR'S AS PER MOT 420213819468

Fail 9 Nov 2009 181,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre and offside front tyre very worn on inner edges

Offside front jacking point damaged

Rear brakes very noisey in operation

Pass 28 Jul 2008 154,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 154,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded,slight play in offside lower swivel,slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2007 144,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slght imbalance on rear brakes osr slightly lower

wear in drivers seat swivel and locking device

Pass 10 Dec 2007 144,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slght imbalance on rear brakes osr slightly lower

wear in drivers seat swivel and locking device

Fail 20 Dec 2006 137,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 137,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 133,654 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge. tracking check advised

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit - replacement advised.

rear seats fitted with childseats - belts not fully checked

small crack to windscreen on nearside outside of wiper swept area.

tank straps slightly corroded

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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R969 GAP is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R969 GAP, 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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R969 GAP is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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