MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
radiator support bar corroded but not cosidered excessive
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
radiator support bar corroded but not cosidered excessive
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear lamp lense cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear lamp lense cracked
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s front to rear main brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s wiper smearing screen slightly and poor washer jet spray
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s front to rear main brake pipe corrodingunder vechicle ok yet
n/s wiper smearing screen slightly and poor washer jet spray
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front inner brake discs worn
both front steering rack tie rod ball joints have slight movement ok yet
both front tyres worn away on edges new tyres required
fit c o p wiper and secured washer jet
o/s/f fog lamp inop
poor o/s h/lamp aim pattern
slightly damp around o/s/r back plate
smoke emissions just passed
both front brake discs worn and corroded
chip in o/s of windscreen not yet in a zone
corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes
corrossion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
n/s/f brake warning wire broken
slightly poor beam image on n/s
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both front brake discs worn and corroded
corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes
corrossion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
n/s/f brake warning wire broken
slightly poor beam image on n/s
crack in o/s of windscreen not yet in a or b zones
poor beam pattern on o/s dipped beam,
under body metal bar at front of engine securing radiator corroding
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chip in o/s/f of windscreen not yet in a or b zones
front cross member holding radiator corroded
h/brake notchy
n/s/f brake pad wire loose
n/s/r wheel slightly binding recommend further inspection
spare wheel flat
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chip in o/s/f of windscreen not yet in a or b zones
front cross member holding radiator corroded
h/brake notchy
n/s/f brake pad wire loose
n/s/r wheel slightly binding recommend further inspection
spare wheel flat
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)
front discs slightly corroded
nearside front brake pad warning sensor hanging down
nearside rear brake binding slightly
parking brake has low reserve travel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs slightly corroded
nearside front brake pad warning sensor hanging down
nearside rear brake binding slightly
parking brake has low reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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R997 GFW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R997 GFW, 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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R997 GFW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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