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P117 BBC

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,070 mi
Last recorded135,070 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 BBC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 135,070 miles

brake compensater stiff

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear road wheel buckled

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in nearside anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside of rack

wind screen marked

Fail 25 Mar 2009 135,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake compensater stiff

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear road wheel buckled

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in nearside anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside of rack

wind screen marked

Fail 6 Oct 2008 135,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

adv slight marking on front screen caused by prev damage on wiper blade

Pass 18 Jul 2007 114,378 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 114,738 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow at rear of cat

Pass 26 Jul 2006 104,892 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 104,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 96,532 miles

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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P117 BBC is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P117 BBC, 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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P117 BBC is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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