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P252 ORV

1997 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,457 mi
Last recorded45,457 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 ORV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,457 miles

exhaust corroded and blowin on down pipe

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and insecure

o/s/f flitch metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,120 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,116 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,365 miles

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

exhaust fouling rear chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,734 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 40,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades starting to perish

exhaust middle mounting bracket corroded

n/s/r foot brake reading low effort

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P252 ORV is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P252 ORV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P252 ORV?

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What year was P252 ORV registered?

P252 ORV is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P252 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 ORV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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