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R973 MGH

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,235 mi
Last recorded19,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 19,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 184,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 175,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 163,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 153,822 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cut

Pass 29 Jul 2008 141,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 134,280 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 134,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,037 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R973 MGH is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R973 MGH, 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 R973 MGH registered?

R973 MGH is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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