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P116 HVM

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 HVM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,554 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror secured with tape..

drivers window inop..

rear blade split

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 105,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

drivers rear light loose but not insecure or likely to fall out

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,048 miles

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

drivers front washer jet blocked

vehicle as presented (with several seats not in use) fulfilled seatbelt requirements to pass

Pass 15 Jan 2008 99,048 miles

drivers front washer jet blocked

vehicle as presented (with several seats not in use) fulfilled seatbelt requirements to pass

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,006 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 90,590 miles

Offside 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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P116 HVM is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P116 HVM, 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 P116 HVM registered?

P116 HVM is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P116 HVM safe to buy?

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