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P115 CAD

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,668 mi
Last recorded154,668 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 CAD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 154,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

baby seat fitted

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,814 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f rack arm has slight play

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 150,814 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f rack arm has slight play

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,088 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

child seat fitted.

oil leak.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 147,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion in metal brake pipe to offside rear metal flexible brake hose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,757 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 143,721 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

baby seats fitted

oil leak from engine bay

unable to open the boot.

wipers starting to smear the screen,

Pass 13 Sep 2010 139,716 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 139,716 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 134,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 134,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,986 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 129,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 125,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 125,635 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 120,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 108,101 miles

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

Slight play in the steering rack on both sides.

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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P115 CAD is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P115 CAD, 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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P115 CAD is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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