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P215 YPN

1997 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,600 mi
Last recorded135,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 YPN
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,600 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 135,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 126,191 miles

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

Steering arms have slight movement at fixings

Pass 25 Jun 2009 122,470 miles

signs of corrosion front subframe

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

front wipers smearing,os wiper blade split

lower efficency osr foot and handbrake,rear brake balance poor

lower engine mount worn

nsr and osr most seats not fitted at time of test

play in nsf antiroll bar link ball joint,gaiter split

slight knock and play in steering/rack

Fail 23 Jun 2009 122,459 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

front wipers smearing,os wiper blade split

lower efficency osr foot and handbrake,rear brake balance poor

lower engine mount worn

nsr and osr most seats not fitted at time of test

play in nsf antiroll bar link ball joint,gaiter split

signs of corrosion front subframe

slight knock and play in steering/rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 119,136 miles

Front brake balance poor (20%)

NS Wiper smearing

NS steering rack boot perishing

NSF anti-roll bar link gaiter split

Oil Leak

Plastic trims on outer sills

Play in steering rack

Power steering pump & feed pipes damp

Rear exhaust section corroded & leaking slightly

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2007 114,664 miles

see advice sheet no. 223354467417, issued 13/06/2007

Fail 13 Jun 2007 114,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate damaged

only 2 of 5 rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play/knock in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,493 miles

see advice sheet no.321104666160,issued 13/06/2006

Fail 13 Jun 2006 109,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished & slightly distorted

oil leak

plastic trim covering outer sills

slight leak from rear silencer

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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P215 YPN is a 1997 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P215 YPN, 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 P215 YPN registered?

P215 YPN is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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