1997 Renault Espace 2.2L Diesel · R955 NVJ
1997 Renault Espace (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 103,975 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT ESPACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R955 NVJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2008
- 103,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R955 NVJ Mileage History
- 13/01/200687,045 mi
- 23/01/200687,046 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/200793,163 mi+6,117 mi
- 09/01/200898,815 mi+5,652 mi
- 18/12/2008103,975 mi+5,160 mi
- 18/12/2008103,975 mi
Average of roughly 5,778 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R955 NVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Espace (R955 NVJ) between January 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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