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R997 GFW

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 GFW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator support bar corroded but not cosidered excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2013 142,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 136,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 136,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 131,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 131,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,360 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 120,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 107,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 107,225 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 102,166 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 102,166 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 95,513 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 88,911 miles

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?

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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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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What year was R997 GFW registered?

R997 GFW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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