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P151 RBA

1997 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

363,956 mi
Last recorded363,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 RBA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 363,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 363,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 353,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 353,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 341,752 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge & outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak gearbox side ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust system slightly corroded .

Fail 6 Jun 2017 341,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge & outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox side ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust system slightly corroded .

Fail 29 Apr 2017 340,978 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 330,818 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 22 Apr 2016 338,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 28 Jan 2015 323,252 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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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P151 RBA is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P151 RBA, 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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P151 RBA is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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